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Gibbs Hill Track Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Intermediate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

9.4m

Elevation

771m
-769m

Description

Loop: Wainui – Gibbs Hill – Tōtaranui – Road back to WainuiDistance: 23 km Time: 5 hr (walking); 2 hr 30 min (biking)The circuit is easier to do in a clockwise direction to take advantage of the gentler uphill from Wainui to Gibbs Hill. From Wainui car park follow the Coast Track to the saddle and then turn right up the ridge towards Gibbs Hill. Continue south along the ridge and turn left towards Tōtaranui at the next intersection.Some sections of this track are steep and slippery in wet weather. It’s 10 km of track from Wainui to Tōtaranui. If biking use the Tōtaranui road for the 13km return to Wainui, walkers can return to Wainui via the Abel Tasman Coast Track.Tōtaranui - Gibbs Hill returnDistance: 9 kmFrom the Tōtaranui camp office, follow the avenue road and then Abel Tasman Coast Track past the Ngarata Homestead north towards Anapai. At 1.4 km just past the concrete bridge turn left at the start of the Gibbs Hill track. The track crosses a ford before a 3 km long uphill section begins which has steep sections. At the ridge and next intersection, turn right to Gibbs Hill. From the saddle you can follow a narrow track to the summit a few minutes walk away. Great views. Return the same way.

Weather

Details

Dogs

Allowed

Physical rating

Hard

Grade

0.0% avg, -75.0% max

Altitude range

0m to 382m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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