Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove Track
DOC track · Otago
Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove Track is a 6.6 km DOC walk in Otago with 171 m of climbing and a high point of 387 m.

Follow the shore of Lake Wakatipu and enjoy lake views, native bush and ancient marine sediments. Twelve Mile Delta was a location for Lord of the Rings' Ithilien Camp.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1–2 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 171 m |
| Elevation loss | 159 m |
| Highest point | 387 m |
| Lowest point | 308 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.07561, 168.51192 |
| End | -45.06617, 168.53326 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Twelve Mile Delta Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove 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
- Bob’s Cove Track and Nature Walk (0.0 km away)
- Mt Crichton Loop Track (2.0 km away)
- Lake Dispute to Moke Lake Track (3.6 km away)
- Lake Dispute Walkway (3.6 km away)
- Seven Mile Point Track (6.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Twelve Mile Delta to Bob’s Cove 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.