Breast Hill Track
DOC track · Otago
Breast Hill Track is a 45.7 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 1,770 m of climbing and a high point of 1,694 m.
This tramping track links Ahuriri Valley and Lake Hāwea via Mount Martha Saddle, Tīmaru River and Breast Hill. It's a demanding tramp for experienced hikers. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 45.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,770 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,916 m |
| Highest point | 1,694 m |
| Lowest point | 361 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.41994, 169.67692 |
| End | -44.58096, 169.36082 |
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
- Pakituhi Hut (on the track)
- Stodys Hut (on the track)
- Top Tīmaru Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Breast Hill Track 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
- East Ahuriri Track (0.0 km away)
- Hideaway Hut Route (0.0 km away)
- Melina Ridge Track (0.0 km away)
- Birch Creek access route (6.3 km away)
- Dromedary Hill Track (11.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Breast Hill Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.