Ambury Monument Walk
DOC track · Taranaki
Ambury Monument Walk is a 0.1 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 949 m.
Walk to the Ambury Monument, a memorial to climber Arthur Ambury who gave his life in 1918 in a heroic attempt to save his climbing partner.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk(disabled) |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 949 m |
| Lowest point | 943 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.27014, 174.09534 |
| End | -39.27048, 174.09491 |
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
- Maketawa Hut (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Viewing Platform Walk (0.0 km away)
- Connett Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (0.1 km away)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb (0.1 km away)
- Nature Walk (0.3 km away)
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