Roberts Point Track
DOC track · West Coast
Roberts Point Track is a 3.7 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 445 m of climbing and a high point of 607 m.
This challenging day hike to Roberts Point provides spectacular views of Franz Josef Glacier and the surrounding mountains. It requires good fitness and is best suited to experienced hikers.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr 20 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 445 m |
| Elevation loss | 45 m |
| Highest point | 607 m |
| Lowest point | 200 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.41850, 170.18100 |
| End | -43.44588, 170.17808 |
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
- Castle Rocks Hut (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Roberts Point 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
- Douglas Walk (0.7 km away)
- Alex Knob Track (0.8 km away)
- Lake Wombat Walk (0.8 km away)
- Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere Walk (1.1 km away)
- Peters Pool Walk (1.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Roberts Point 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.