Fossil Point Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Fossil Point Track is a 4.0 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 30 m of climbing and a high point of 37 m.
Walk across the base of Farewell Spit to Fossil Point, where you may see seals and fossils.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 30 m |
| Elevation loss | 34 m |
| Highest point | 37 m |
| Lowest point | 2 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.52076, 172.74199 |
| End | -40.51545, 172.75567 |
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
GPX file
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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
- Pūponga Hilltop Walk (0.1 km away)
- Farewell Spit Walk (1.3 km away)
- Pillar Point Lighthouse Track (3.0 km away)
- Pūponga Farm Track / Green Hills Route (5.0 km away)
- Wharariki Beach Track (Archway Islands) (5.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Fossil Point 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.