Gibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Gibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop Track is a 17.3 km Great Walk in Nelson/Tasman with 666 m of climbing and a high point of 383 m.
Starting and finishing at Tōtaranui, this loop track will take you over Gibbs Hill and around the coast from Whariwharangi.
Track stats
| Distance | 17.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr 30 min loop |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 666 m |
| Elevation loss | 665 m |
| Highest point | 383 m |
| Lowest point | 4 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.81479, 172.99916 |
| End | -40.81997, 172.99931 |
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
- Whariwharangi Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Mutton Cove Campsite (on the track)
- Anapai Bay Campsite (on the track)
- Whariwharangi Bay Campsite (on the track)
- Tōtaranui Campground (0.4 km from the track)
- Tōtaranui Great Walk Campsite (0.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Gibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop 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
- Headlands Track (0.4 km away)
- Pukatea Walk (0.4 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay (1.3 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Waiharakeke Bay (1.3 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Anapai Bay (2.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Gibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop 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.