Roberts Point Track
A half-day hike crossing suspension bridges and climbing rock-face boardwalks, ending at a high point with close views of the Franz Josef Glacier.
Starting from the Glacier Valley car park, this moderately challenging track is about 11 km return and takes around 5 hours. It passes several suspension bridges, slippery rocks and wooden stairs, climbing the eastern side of the Waiho River valley to the Roberts Point lookout. From there, the glacier can be seen more closely than from the valley floor. Along the way are remains of a 19th-century guides’ track. Good fitness and non-slip hiking boots are required. Avoid the track after rain, when the streams can swell rapidly.
Opening hours
Daytime (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Peters Pool
- Alex Knob Track
- Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- West Coast Wildlife Centre
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Tatare Tunnels Walk
- Lake Mapourika
- Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o Tuawe