Red Hills Route
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Red Hills Route is a 53.8 km DOC route in Nelson/Tasman with 2,843 m of climbing and a high point of 1,603 m.
The Red Hills Route is a challenging backcountry adventure from Mid Wairoa Hut by the Wairoa River to Red Hills Hut. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 53.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 2,843 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,466 m |
| Highest point | 1,603 m |
| Lowest point | 183 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.49436, 173.09658 |
| End | -41.76893, 172.95782 |
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
- Porters Creek Hut (on the track)
- Hunters Hut (on the track)
- Mid Wairoa Hut (on the track)
- Red Hills Hut (on the track)
- Top Wairoa Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Red Hills Route 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
- Snowdens Bush Walk (14.1 km away)
- Old Man Hut Circuit (15.2 km away)
- Alpine Route (15.4 km away)
- Hacket Track (15.7 km away)
- Chalice–Goulter Track (15.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Red Hills Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.