Mount Robert Circuit

DOC track · Nelson/Tasman

Mount Robert Circuit is a 7.5 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 593 m of climbing and a high point of 1,428 m.

Mount Robert Circuit
Photo: Department of Conservation

This loop track around the northern face of Pourangahau/Mount Robert offers spectacular views over Lake Rotoiti that will keep even kids entertained. It can be enjoyed as a day or overnight walk.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance7.5 km
Time (DOC)5 hr return
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain593 m
Elevation loss625 m
Highest point1,428 m
Lowest point832 m
RegionNelson/Tasman
Start-41.82172, 172.80858
End-41.82206, 172.81163

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

Elevation profile of Mount Robert CircuitElevation from 836 m to 1,425 m over 7.52 km.800 m1,000 m1,200 m1,400 m1,600 m0 km2 km4 km6 km
Elevation from 836 m to 1,425 m over 7.52 km.

Huts near the track

GPX file

Download the Mount Robert Circuit 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.

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