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Robert's Point Swing Bridge – Rope Creek Bridge loop from Sentinel Rock

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Robert's Point Swing Bridge – Rope Creek Bridge loop from Sentinel Rock

Moderate

4.8

(241)

1,806

hikers

Robert's Point Swing Bridge – Rope Creek Bridge loop from Sentinel Rock

04:14

10.7km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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622 m

Reflection Lake, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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A great reflection in the sun, so only worth seeing when the sky is at least a little blue.

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625 m

Peter's Pool

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great reflection

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1.59 km

Douglas Bridge

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Impressive suspension bridge, wobbles a bit when walking

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2.45 km

Arch Creek Bridge

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The second of 4 - and clearly the oldest - suspension bridges along the "Robert Point Track". Person limit: 1.

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2.80 km

Robert's Point Swing Bridge

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The third of 4 - and by far the longest - suspension bridges along the "Robert Point Track". Limit of people: 5. Watch out for oncoming traffic, very narrow!

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3.56 km

Viewpoint

4.02 km

Rope Creek Bridge

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The last of 4 suspension bridges along the "Robert Point Track". Limit of people: 5. Watch out for oncoming traffic, very narrow!

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5.31 km

View of Franz Josef Glacier from Roberts Point Viewing Platform

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Despite this being signposted as an advanced hike, I saw a lot of people doing it in sneakers, which really aren't appropriate! Beautiful views, but make sure you have the right gear with you to tackle it and keep safe!

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9.10 km

Robert's Point Suspension Bridge

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You should have some reserves of fitness, the track is more difficult and tricky than described in some parts. Good footwear is a must. Not recommended for inexperienced hikers.
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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

3.24 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.23 km

3.05 km

384 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 3 September

12°C

3°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

February 27, 2025,🇳🇿Robert's Point Track

It was more of a via ferrata than a hiking trail. About halfway along the trail, the terrain changed. It became steep, you had to climb over wet, mossy rocks and use roots or branches to climb up and down. Thanks to the countless streams, the track is slippery even on dry days.

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March 13, 2023,Wanderung zum Aussichtspunkt Franz Josef Glacier

Beautiful, but in parts quite challenging hike to the vantage point for the Franz Josef Glacier

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January 12, 2025,Roberts Point Viewpoint, Franz Josef

Today we're crossing 4 suspension bridges. The lower part of the trail is quite easy to walk. The upper part is more challenging. Often over rocks, and sometimes quite slippery.
The view of the glacier is great, but it has already retreated a long way.

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October 2, 2025,Tour

A beautiful hike, 4.5-5.5 hours of walking time. After the fourth suspension bridge, the wet rocks become increasingly slippery, sometimes even in the stream. The downhill section is particularly challenging, requiring surefootedness.

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January 23, 2025,Franz Josef Glacier Roberts Track View Platform - Hike

Its a good challenge and reward. If it's going to rain take shoes you trust not to slip as large sections if the track are smooth rock faces.

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Reflection Lake, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Peter's Pool

Douglas Bridge

Arch Creek Bridge

Robert's Point Swing Bridge

Rope Creek Bridge

View of Franz Josef Glacier from Roberts Point Viewing Platform

Robert's Point Suspension Bridge

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