Travers-Sabine Circuit
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Travers-Sabine Circuit is a 84.7 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 2,681 m of climbing and a high point of 1,798 m.
Experience tranquil beech forests, fields of waving tussocks, 2000‑m‑high mountains, and clear rushing streams in the heart of the mountains of Nelson Lakes National Park. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 84.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 7 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,681 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,480 m |
| Highest point | 1,798 m |
| Lowest point | 457 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.80722, 172.84914 |
| End | -41.91147, 172.80889 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Nelson Lakes.
Huts near the track
- Coldwater Hut (on the track)
- John Tait Hut (on the track)
- Sabine Hut (on the track)
- Lakehead Hut (on the track)
- West Sabine Hut (on the track)
- Upper Travers Hut (on the track)
- Speargrass Hut (on the track)
- Bushline Hut (1.0 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Kerr Bay Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
- West Bay Campsite - Buller Zone (1.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Travers-Sabine 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Lake Rotoiti Circuit (0.0 km away)
- Lake Rotoiti (Kerr Bay) walks (1.0 km away)
- St Arnaud Range Track (1.0 km away)
- Angelus Hut via Speargrass Track and Speargrass Creek Route (3.7 km away)
- Mount Robert Circuit (3.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Travers-Sabine Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.