Kaikoura Coast Track

Hiking Very hard Mount Guardian, Canterbury
Directions to trailhead
Distance36.67 km
Elevation gain1462 m
Elevation loss1351 m
Estimated time11 h 20 min
Altitude maximum614 m
Altitude minimum1 m
TypeLoop
DifficultyVery hard
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About this trail

36.67 km loop hiking starting from Mount Guardian.

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 1276 m across 11.53 km, with an average slope of 11.1%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 6.29 km): +545 m over 4.29 km, average slope 12.7%
  • Climb 2 (at km 28.71 km): +731 m over 7.24 km, average slope 10.1%
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