Nicholsons Track
DOC track · Otago
Nicholsons Track is a 2.7 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 255 m of climbing and a high point of 1,634 m.
This short track takes you from the top of Symes Road through beautiful tussock country to Nicholson Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 255 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,634 m |
| Lowest point | 1,378 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.35263, 169.18697 |
| End | -45.34169, 169.21021 |
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
- Nicholsons Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Nicholsons 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
- Obelisk Loop Track (4.0 km away)
- Kopuwai Track to Sisters Track (7.6 km away)
- Potters No. 2 Tramping Track, Huts to Grave (8.9 km away)
- The Sisters Track (8.9 km away)
- Conroys Creek Historic Sites (11.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Nicholsons 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.