Harwoods Hole Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Harwoods Hole Track is a 2.6 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 44 m of climbing and a high point of 759 m.
This track leads to a view of the Harwoods Hole natural amphitheatre, the cliffs that surround the deepest vertical shaft in New Zealand. There are no views down into the shaft. Extreme care is required.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1.5 hrs |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 44 m |
| Elevation loss | 28 m |
| Highest point | 759 m |
| Lowest point | 713 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.94334, 172.89203 |
| End | -40.94919, 172.86877 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Canaan Downs Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Harwoods Hole 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
- Rawhiti Cave Track (7.8 km away)
- Hawkes Lookout Walk (9.1 km away)
- Paines Ford Tramline Track (9.6 km away)
- Te Puna Wai o Riuwaka/Riuwaka Resurgence (10.1 km away)
- The Grove Scenic Reserve Walk (10.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Harwoods Hole 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.