Silverpeaks Circuit Track
DOC track · Otago
Silverpeaks Circuit Track is a 23.8 km DOC route in Otago with 1,351 m of climbing and a high point of 770 m.
Silverpeaks Circuit Track provides a challenging tramp through the Silverpeaks Scenic Reserve. You will explore ridges covered in regenerating native bush, tussock land and follow historic gold mining water races
Track stats
| Distance | 23.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 12 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,351 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,274 m |
| Highest point | 770 m |
| Lowest point | 175 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.74763, 170.48560 |
| End | -45.74798, 170.47999 |
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
- Philip J Cox Memorial Hut (on the track)
- Jubilee Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Silverpeaks Circuit 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
- Leith Saddle Track (6.2 km away)
- Careys Creek Track (7.4 km away)
- Orokonui lagoon walk (7.5 km away)
- Chalkies Track (9.8 km away)
- Mapoutahi Track (10.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Silverpeaks Circuit 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.