Cobb Ridge Route
Alerts
NIWA weather risks
NIWA's Parks Weather site lists daily weather risks for the forecast point below.
Sorry, we can't show NIWA weather or alerts on this site. NIWA doesn't permit paid apps to do this.
Forecast point: Mt Arthur (1795m) · 9km away
Check the DOC website for current alerts and conditions before you go. This site gets current alert info from DOC, but is not an official source of information.
Enjoy views of Cobb Reservoir from this track that runs along the ridge above.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This route runs along the Cobb Ridge above the Cobb Reservoir, to meet the Bullock Track near Peat Flat. From here the route climbs onto Peel Ridge before descending on the Lake Peel Track to Myttons Hut, near the head of reservoir.
Getting there
The track starts on Cobb Dam Road, near the information shelter, on route from Upper Takaka to the Cobb Reservoir. The narrow road is unsealed from the powerhouse - care is required and 4WD is recommended in winter due to ice and or snow.
On-demand transport services are available to or from the Cobb - contact the DOC office for details.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track