DOC track
French Pass Lookout Track
595m10 minEasiest
Alerts
Notice
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.
This track takes you to a viewpoint over historic Te Aumiti/French Pass, where the tide rushes back and forth like a river.
Elevation
Climb
116m
Drop
32m
Highest point
88m
Lowest point
0m
Move over the chart to read the height.
Scrub
Longest open stretch
549m
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Getting there
You can get to this track from the French Pass Road off SH6 just past Rai Valley.
Water taxi services are available from Havelock and Te Aumiti/French Pass.
Know before you go
- The weather in the Sounds is generally mild, but conditions can change quickly, especially on the water. Ensure that you have adequate equipment and experience, and, if you are going out on the water, check the marine weather forecast.
- Light fires only in designated areas.
- Carry water.
- In late summer and autumn, carry antihistamine if allergic to wasp stings.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track