Turnbulls Tramping Track
DOC track · Southland
Turnbulls Tramping Track is a 11.4 km DOC tramping track in Southland with 450 m of climbing and a high point of 434 m.
A challenging tramping track through the beautiful, mossy Longwoods forest. Keep an eye out for the historic Turnbull’s Hut, a relic from the gold mining era. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 11.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 450 m |
| Elevation loss | 294 m |
| Highest point | 434 m |
| Lowest point | 108 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.32861, 167.84377 |
| End | -46.26422, 167.87281 |
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
- Turnbull's (Big Dam) Hut (on the track)
- Martin's Hut (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Turnbulls Tramping 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
- Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track (1.0 km away)
- Martin's Hut/Merrivale Tramping Track (7.4 km away)
- Pourakino Picnic Area Loop Track (16.0 km away)
- Hump Ridge Track (34.8 km away)
- Teal Bay to South Coast Track (39.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Turnbulls Tramping 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.