Mount Tuhua Track
DOC track · West Coast
Mount Tuhua Track is a 3.5 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 1,006 m of climbing and a high point of 1,114 m.
This is a steep tramp to the open tussock peak of Mt. Tuhua (1125 m) and is suitable for fit people only.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 7 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,006 m |
| Elevation loss | 37 m |
| Highest point | 1,114 m |
| Lowest point | 141 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.81314, 171.15633 |
| End | -42.82215, 171.19022 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Hans Bay - Lake Kaniere Campsite (0.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mount Tuhua 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 Kaniere Walkway (2.5 km away)
- Lake Kaniere short walks (3.5 km away)
- Three Passes Route (7.7 km away)
- Arahura and Styx valleys tracks (7.7 km away)
- Kaniere Water Race Walkway (9.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mount Tuhua 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.