West Coast · Hiking

Ellis Basin Route

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.

1.4 mi
round trip: 2,232 ft
climb: 5,601 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Ellis Basin Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand, inside Kahurangi National Park. It runs between about 3,670 ft and 5,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Ngātīmoti, about 10.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Winter Peak, Mount Arthur and Gordons Pyramid. 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

~24 min drive

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Lost Creek Track

~34 min drive

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Dragon's Teeth High Traverse Route

~35 min drive

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Cloustons Mine Track

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Waingaro Peak Route

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~5 min drive

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Rameka Track

~38 min drive

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Mount Arthur

~0 min drive

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Flora Hut

~6 min drive

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Tapawera Settle Motel and Campground

~23 min drive

Lutins Pool

~32 min drive

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Kina Beach

~33 min drive

Conditions and forecast

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