Asbestos Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Asbestos Track is a 10.9 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 912 m of climbing and a high point of 1,045 m.
Walk to an historic cottage (built 1897) that was home to a reclusive couple for nearly 40 years.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 912 m |
| Elevation loss | 480 m |
| Highest point | 1,045 m |
| Lowest point | 408 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.10535, 172.72140 |
| End | -41.12962, 172.65034 |
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
- Asbestos Cottage (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Asbestos Track 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
- Cobb Ridge Route (2.4 km away)
- Sylvester Hut Track (3.2 km away)
- Cloustons Mine Track (7.7 km away)
- Lake Peel Track (9.3 km away)
- Flora Circuit (via Mt Arthur Hut and Flora Hut) (9.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Asbestos Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.