Chummies Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Chummies Track is a 7.4 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 1,104 m of climbing and a high point of 1,283 m.
Chummies Track is a steep climb up to John Reid Hut. It fords the Wangapeka River which is impassable if running high.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,104 m |
| Elevation loss | 151 m |
| Highest point | 1,283 m |
| Lowest point | 280 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.44136, 172.58730 |
| End | -41.40218, 172.54951 |
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
- John Reid Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Siberia Flat Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Chummies 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
- Leslie-Karamea Track (0.5 km away)
- Kiwi Track (8.1 km away)
- Upper Matiri Valley and 1000 Acre Plateau tramping tracks (18.6 km away)
- Ellis Basin Route (19.2 km away)
- Tableland Circuit (27.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Chummies 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.