Last Updated: 15th Dec 2024
Point at the Keas
Kea Point Track
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Last Updated: 15th Dec 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 16 ?
3.9km
135m
135m
858m
Last Updated: 15th Dec 2024
Kea Point Track
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Last Updated: 15th Dec 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 16 ?
3.9km
135m
135m
858m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Native bush
Lakeside
Open ridges/tops
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +7.1%
Average Downhill Gradient: -7.1%
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0:45
Slow
0:40
Moderate
0:35
Fast
From White Horse Hill campsite find the signposted trail to Kea Point and the Sealey Tarns. Follow the well-maintained trail, passing the Sealey Tarns turn off (there is another couple of trail directories that go up there, Two Tarns Stepathon and Mueller Hut) and continue a steady climb up to the lookout above the Mueller Lake. This is massive country.
Kea Point is appropriately named; there are often kea squawking around the surroundings, if you are lucky they may even fly by your run.
Once you've drunk up the views and maybe seen an icefall / avalanche off the nearby wall that is Mt Sefton then retrace your steps back to the campground.
Amazing views of Mt Sefton, Aoraki Mt Cook and the Mueller glacier terminus.
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Parking at the Hooker Valley Road end.
3 km
7 minutes
No
No
Easy.
It's alpine here, be prepared for alpine weather and sudden changes.
Generally good.
Lightweight fleece top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone, Map
Water at the campsite.
It's 800m above sea level and in the mountains, but this is an all-weather trail. Pack warm gear accordingly though
Stick to the trail especially up at the lookout - unstable moraine cliffs below.
The Hermitage
Mt Cook Village
The Old Mountaineer
Mt Cook village
Trail Legend
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and Point at the Keas
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