| Roberts Point Track | |
|---|---|
 Roberts Point Track | |
| Length | 11–12.3 km (6.8–7.6 mi) |
| Location | Franz Josef Glacier & Westland Tai Poutini National Park, New Zealand |
| Use | Tramping, trail running |
| Difficulty | advanced |
| Sights | Alpine views, rivers, waterfalls, cliffs |
| Hazards | Hypothermia, ice, river |
| Website | www |
Roberts Point Track is an 11–12.3-kilometre tramping track in Franz Josef Glacier and Westland Tai Poutini National Park, New Zealand. It takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete.[1] Within the track are swing bridges, ice-carved rock, waterfalls, and sheer cliffs.[2][3] After about an hour walk is Hende's Hut. It is classified by the Department of Conservation as an advanced track, requiring a "good level of fitness".[1]
Roberts Point Track was constructed in 1907 with the purpose of providing tourists with a place to view the Franz Josef Glacier.[4]
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- ^ Sabin, Brook (8 January 2020). "New Zealand's best secret spots revealed". Stuff. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ Thornber, Lorna (10 January 2022). "The walks to the most stunning parts of New Zealand". Stuff. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ "Welcome to Heritage New Zealand". Welcome to Heritage New Zealand. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.