Lake Gault Track
DOC track · West Coast
Lake Gault Track is a 2.9 km DOC walk in West Coast with 271 m of climbing and a high point of 379 m.
A gradual climb on a historical tramping track through ancient podocarp forest provides panoramic views of Aoraki /Mount Cook. On a good day, you can see the mountain landscape reflected in Lake Gault.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 271 m |
| Elevation loss | 57 m |
| Highest point | 379 m |
| Lowest point | 104 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.43974, 169.96906 |
| End | -43.42860, 169.98149 |
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
GPX file
Download the Lake Gault 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
- Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk (0.9 km away)
- Mount Fox Route (4.9 km away)
- Minnehaha Walk (5.0 km away)
- Moraine Walk (6.5 km away)
- Gillespies Beach walking tracks (12.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Gault 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.