Waiau Pass Route (Blue Lake Route to Lewis Pass)
DOC track · West Coast
Waiau Pass Route (Blue Lake Route to Lewis Pass) is a 64.9 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 1,711 m of climbing and a high point of 1,867 m.
Waiau Pass Route is a very technical alpine crossing, suitable for highly experienced parties only. It links Lewis Pass and Nelson Lakes National Park. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 64.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8-10 days for full trip |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,711 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,374 m |
| Highest point | 1,867 m |
| Lowest point | 719 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.27811, 172.62748 |
| End | -42.05815, 172.65512 |
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
- Christopher (Ada) Cullers Hut (on the track)
- Cannibal Gorge Hut (on the track)
- Ada Pass Hut (on the track)
- Christopher Hut (on the track)
- Waiau Hut (on the track)
- Blue Lake Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Waiau Pass Route (Blue Lake Route to Lewis 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
- Fowlers Pass Track (2.0 km away)
- Stanley River Route (17.8 km away)
- Alpine Nature Walk (21.8 km away)
- Lewis Tops Track (21.9 km away)
- Homestead Run (23.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waiau Pass Route (Blue Lake Route to Lewis 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.