Knuckle Hill Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Knuckle Hill Track is a 4.6 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 450 m of climbing and a high point of 495 m.
From the top of Knuckle Hill are excellent views of the top of the South Island, particularly Farewell Spit and Whanganui Inlet.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 450 m |
| Elevation loss | 52 m |
| Highest point | 495 m |
| Lowest point | 88 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.61739, 172.54920 |
| End | -40.63581, 172.56354 |
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
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Kaihoka Lakes Walk (8.5 km away)
- Kaituna Track (10.7 km away)
- Aorere Goldfields Track (16.2 km away)
- Pūponga Farm Track / Green Hills Route (16.6 km away)
- Wharariki Beach Track (Archway Islands) (16.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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