Ellis Basin Route
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Ellis Basin Route is a 18.5 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 1,627 m of climbing and a high point of 1,779 m.
Enjoy extensive views of the Ellis Basin and the surrounding mountains on this track to Ellis Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 18.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,627 m |
| Elevation loss | 967 m |
| Highest point | 1,779 m |
| Lowest point | 241 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.29236, 172.70279 |
| End | -41.19001, 172.74123 |
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
- Mt Arthur Hut (on the track)
- Ellis Hut (on the track)
- Flora Hut (1.0 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Ellis Basin 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
- Pearse Valley Route to Pearse River Resurgence (9.2 km away)
- Tableland Circuit (9.4 km away)
- Flora Circuit (via Mt Arthur Hut and Flora Hut) (11.8 km away)
- Mount Arthur Summit Route (11.8 km away)
- Mt Arthur Hut Walk (11.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Ellis Basin 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.