Mt Judah / Heather Jock Tracks
DOC track · Otago
Mt Judah / Heather Jock Tracks is a 10.1 km DOC walk in Otago with 935 m of climbing and a high point of 1,326 m.
Scheelite mining history, open tussock country and grand views await on these tracks - with the option of staying overnight in the basic Heather Jock Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 hr one way | 3 - 4 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 935 m |
| Elevation loss | 356 m |
| Highest point | 1,326 m |
| Lowest point | 382 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.86352, 168.40334 |
| End | -44.85497, 168.44442 |
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
- Heather Jock Hut (on the track)
- Mcintyre Hut (1.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mt Judah / Heather Jock Tracks 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
- Mt McIntosh Loop Track (0.4 km away)
- Diamond Creek Walk (8.7 km away)
- Mavora - Greenstone Walkway (9.2 km away)
- Greenstone and Caples tracks (9.6 km away)
- Scott Creek Track (13.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mt Judah / Heather Jock Tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.