Gibbs Hill Track - Abel Tasman National Park

There are several walking and biking options for the Gibbs Hill Track.

Loop: Wainui – Gibbs Hill – Tōtaranui – road back to Wainui

Distance: 23 km
Time: 5 hr 30 min (walking); 2 hr 30 min (biking)

The circuit is easier to do in a clockwise direction to take advantage of the gentler uphill from Wainui to Gibbs Hill. From Wainui car park, follow the Coast Track to the saddle and then turn right up the ridge and go towards Gibbs Hill. Continue south along the ridge and turn left towards Tōtaranui at the next intersection.

Some sections of this track are steep and slippery in wet weather. It’s 10 km from Wainui to Tōtaranui. If biking, use the Tōtaranui road for the 13km return to Wainui. Walkers can return to Wainui via the Abel Tasman Coast Track.

Tōtaranui – Gibbs Hill return

Distance: 9 km

From the Tōtaranui camp office, follow the Avenue Road and Abel Tasman Coast Track past the Ngarata Homestead north towards Anapai.

At 1.4 km, just past the concrete bridge, turn left at the start of the Gibbs Hill track.

The track crosses a ford before a 3 km long uphill section with steep sections begins. At the ridge and next intersection, turn right to Gibbs Hill.

From the saddle, you can follow a narrow track to the summit, a few minutes' walk away, where you can enjoy great views. Return the same way.


There is a maximum group size of eight riders.

Mountain biking is NOT allowed on other tracks in the area.

This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers' code: respect others, respect the rules, and respect the track.

Contact details

Address: Gibbs Hill Track, Tākaka