Taipo River Track to Harman Pass
DOC track · West Coast
Taipo River Track to Harman Pass is a 28.2 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 1,272 m of climbing and a high point of 1,312 m.
The Taipo Valley is often travelled as part of a popular route from the Waimakariri River via Harman Pass. This guide describes the route from SH73 to Harman Pass only.
Track stats
| Distance | 28.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,272 m |
| Elevation loss | 154 m |
| Highest point | 1,312 m |
| Lowest point | 176 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.76182, 171.43049 |
| End | -42.93832, 171.42113 |
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
- Dillon Hut (on the track)
- Mid Taipo Hut (on the track)
- Dillons Homestead Hut (on the track)
- Julia Hut (Old) (on the track)
- Julia Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Dunns Creek Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Taipo River Track to Harman Pass 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
- Harman Pass Route (0.0 km away)
- Camp Creek Route (12.4 km away)
- Carroll Hut Track (12.4 km away)
- Carew Falls Track (13.9 km away)
- Bain Bay Walk (14.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Taipo River Track to Harman Pass in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.