Tasman · Hiking

Harwoods Hole Track (DoC)

1.5 mi
round trip: 522 ft
climb: 2,485 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Harwoods Hole Track (DoC) is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Abel Tasman National Park. It runs between about 2,370 ft and 2,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Tākaka, about 7.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pisgah Hill, Mount Richards and Mount Evans. For camping, Canaan Downs and Canaan Downs Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Lake Peel Track

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Cobb Lake Track

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Wainui Track

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Dragon's Teeth High Traverse Route

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~8 min drive

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Rawhiti Caves Track (DoC)

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Rameka Mountain Biking Trail

~3 min drive

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Mount Evans

~5 min drive

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Moa Park Shelter

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Wainui Falls

~13 min drive

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Pōhara Beach

~14 min drive

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Harwoods Hole Track (DoC) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.