Tasman · Hiking

Pinchgut Track

5.6 mi
loop
2,559 ft
climb
4,681 ft
high point
Loop
route

Pinchgut Track is a 5.6-mile loop in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Nelson Lakes National Park. It runs between about 2,720 ft and 4,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,560 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint Arnaud, about 2.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pourangahau / Mount Robert, Black Hill and Flagtop. Whisky Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, West Bay Campground (Buller) and West Bay Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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.

  • Nearby · Kawatiri Walkway · St Arnaud Range Track · Hopeless Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Pinchgut Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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