Heyward Point Track
DOC track · Otago
Heyward Point Track is a 4.2 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 422 m of climbing and a high point of 226 m.
This cliff top track, through farm land and regenerating forest, offers great coastal views.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 422 m |
| Elevation loss | 63 m |
| Highest point | 226 m |
| Lowest point | 9 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.75612, 170.69162 |
| End | -45.77498, 170.68402 |
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
Download the Heyward Point 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
- Aramoana Boardwalk (2.8 km away)
- Long Beach (South) Walking Track (3.4 km away)
- Mapoutahi Track (6.3 km away)
- Orokonui lagoon walk (8.5 km away)
- Grahams Bush Walkway (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Heyward Point 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.