Leslie-Karamea Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Leslie-Karamea Track is a 85.5 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 3,268 m of climbing and a high point of 1,333 m.
The Leslie–Karamea Track is one of the region’s premier semi-wilderness experiences, situated in the middle of Kahurangi National Park.
Track stats
| Distance | 85.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 to 9 days one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 3,268 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,509 m |
| Highest point | 1,333 m |
| Lowest point | 261 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.44385, 172.58164 |
| End | -41.19008, 172.74687 |
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
- Flora Hut (on the track)
- Splugeons Rock Shelter (on the track)
- Thor Hut (on the track)
- Salisbury Lodge (on the track)
- Venus Hut (on the track)
- Crow Hut (on the track)
- Upper Gridiron Hut (on the track)
- Karamea Bend Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Siberia Flat Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Leslie-Karamea 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
- Chummies Track (0.5 km away)
- Kiwi Track (7.6 km away)
- Upper Matiri Valley and 1000 Acre Plateau tramping tracks (18.0 km away)
- Ellis Basin Route (19.7 km away)
- Kawatiri Historic Railway Walk (28.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Leslie-Karamea 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.