Parapara Peak
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Parapara Peak is a 7.9 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 1,260 m of climbing and a high point of 1,262 m.
The track to the summit of Parapara Peak (1249 m) is steep and difficult, and requires fitness and experience.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,260 m |
| Elevation loss | 163 m |
| Highest point | 1,262 m |
| Lowest point | 137 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.81406, 172.70885 |
| End | -40.83648, 172.67386 |
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
- Washbourn Scenic Reserve Walk (5.2 km away)
- Pupu Hydro Walkway (5.3 km away)
- Te Waikoropupū Springs Walk (6.4 km away)
- Anatoki and Historic Kill Devil Pack Tracks (9.6 km away)
- Aorere Goldfields Track (10.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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