Lake Wombat Walk
DOC track · West Coast
Lake Wombat Walk is a 1.8 km DOC walk in West Coast with 79 m of climbing and a high point of 271 m.
This short, easy walk leads through a lush rimu forest to the idyllic Lake Wombat - it's a good option for children.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 79 m |
| Elevation loss | 16 m |
| Highest point | 271 m |
| Lowest point | 189 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.41239, 170.17710 |
| End | -43.40371, 170.16827 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Franz Josef.
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Alex Knob Track (0.0 km away)
- Roberts Point Track (0.8 km away)
- Douglas Walk (0.9 km away)
- Peters Pool Walk (1.3 km away)
- Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere Walk (1.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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