Neill Winchcombe Circuit
DOC track · Wairarapa
Neill Winchcombe Circuit is a 7.2 km DOC route in Wairarapa with 846 m of climbing and a high point of 1,509 m.
This is a challenging circuit via Cone, Neill Ridge, Mt Hector, Alpha and Bull Mound. You need strong fitness, backcountry tramping experience and good weather to attempt this trip.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 846 m |
| Elevation loss | 419 m |
| Highest point | 1,509 m |
| Lowest point | 908 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -40.96136, 175.34882 |
| End | -40.95123, 175.28095 |
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
- Winchcombe Biv (on the track)
- Kime Hut (1.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Neill Winchcombe Circuit 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
- Cone Ridge Tracks (2.2 km away)
- Neill Forks to Maungahuka Track (3.2 km away)
- Lower Waiohine Track (5.0 km away)
- River Ridge Track (11.5 km away)
- East Holdsworth Track (11.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Neill Winchcombe Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.