Alpine Route
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Alpine Route is a 62.3 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 3,648 m of climbing and a high point of 1,724 m.
This challenging trip above the bushline in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers outstanding views over the Waimea Plains and the Inland Kaikoura Ranges. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 62.3 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 3,648 m |
| Elevation loss | 4,385 m |
| Highest point | 1,724 m |
| Lowest point | 120 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.38853, 173.21537 |
| End | -41.49436, 173.09658 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Hacket Hut (on the track)
- Mt Rintoul Hut (on the track)
- Mid Wairoa Hut (on the track)
- Tarn Hut (on the track)
- Slaty Hut (on the track)
- Starveall Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Lower Goulter Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Old Man Hut (0.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Alpine Route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Hacket Track (2.0 km away)
- Snowdens Bush Walk (9.6 km away)
- Eves Valley Walk (15.3 km away)
- Red Hills Route (15.4 km away)
- Forks/Riverside Walk (16.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Alpine Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.