Roberts Point Track
Westland / Tai Poutini National Park, Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
- 5 hr – 5 hr 20 min return by the same track
- Medium
Crossing the Waiho River at Douglas Bridge, this tracks leads up the valley true right to a viewpoint overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier.
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Walking time
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1 day
5 hr – 5 hr 20 min
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Distance
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11.0km |
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Type
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Return by the same track
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Grade
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Medium |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Starts
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Lake Wombat car park, glacier access road, Franz Josef Glacier |
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Ends
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Roberts Point |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BX15
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Note: this track is more technical than many of the smooth tourist trails in the area. Parties should be properly equipped and prepared.
From Lake Wombat car park, take the Douglas Walk to Douglas Bridge. Alternatively, from the Glacier car park, take the Peter's Pool track to the bridge. Over the river, the track continues up valley. It passes the historic Hende's Hut (built as a smithy while constructing Hende's Gallery) and continues over slippery rock.
There is no access to the glacier or valley floor.
ID 8390
About this track
Added 7 February 2013 by matthewmatthew.
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