Pūponga Hilltop Walk
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Pūponga Hilltop Walk is a 7.9 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 273 m of climbing and a high point of 159 m.
A day walk with fantastic coastal views. Ending at the beautiful Wharariki Beach, the track travels past the Pillar Point Lighthouse and Cape Farewell.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 – 5 hours one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 273 m |
| Elevation loss | 371 m |
| Highest point | 159 m |
| Lowest point | 9 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.52088, 172.74079 |
| End | -40.50025, 172.69794 |
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
- Fossil Point Track (0.1 km away)
- Farewell Spit Walk (1.3 km away)
- Pillar Point Lighthouse Track (2.9 km away)
- Pūponga Farm Track / Green Hills Route (4.9 km away)
- Wharariki Beach Track (Archway Islands) (5.5 km away)
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