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Red Tarns Viewpoint – Red Tarns Loop loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

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Canterbury

Red Tarns Viewpoint – Red Tarns Loop loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

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4.7

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275

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Red Tarns Viewpoint – Red Tarns Loop loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

01:56

4.50km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

657 m

Bridge to Red Tarns Track

Highlight • Bridge

Cute bridge across the alpine river to the start of the red tarns track.

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1.89 km

Red Tarns Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.96 km

Red Tarns Loop

Highlight • Trail

4.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

484 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.31 km

292 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,060 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 16 June

8°C

2°C

65 %

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Red Tarns Viewpoint

Red Tarns Loop

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