Mt Bovis Route
DOC track · West Coast
Mt Bovis Route is a 8.0 km DOC route in West Coast with 1,164 m of climbing and a high point of 1,242 m.
An expert route leading to panoramic views of the Paparoas and out to the Tasman Sea. Suitable for fit, experienced and well-equipped people.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8-10 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,164 m |
| Elevation loss | 23 m |
| Highest point | 1,242 m |
| Lowest point | 96 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.09792, 171.40976 |
| End | -42.11579, 171.48907 |
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
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Cave Creek Memorial Track/Kotihotiho (1.3 km away)
- Truman Track (5.5 km away)
- Paparoa Track (5.9 km away)
- Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track (5.9 km away)
- Pororari River - Bullock Creek Road Track (5.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mt Bovis Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.