Alex Knob Track
A full-day trek climbing from rainforest into subalpine terrain. From the summit you can see the glacier, the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea all at once.
Starting from the Franz Josef Glacier road, this roughly 17 km return track takes 7–8 hours and climbs about 1,000 metres. It crosses temperate rainforest and alpine scrub to reach Alex Knob at 1,303 metres. On clear days you can see the full glacier, the snowy peaks of the Southern Alps and the West Coast. The route passes the Lake Wombat viewpoint. It is a demanding hike, so start early, carry plenty of water and warm clothing, as clouds often shroud the summit.
Opening hours
Daytime (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Peters Pool
- Roberts Point Track
- West Coast Wildlife Centre
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- Tatare Tunnels Walk
- Lake Mapourika
- Minnehaha Walk