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Robert's Point Swing Bridge – Rope Creek Bridge loop from Alex Knob

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West Coast (New Zealand)

Robert's Point Swing Bridge – Rope Creek Bridge loop from Alex Knob

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4.8

(198)

1,441

hikers

Robert's Point Swing Bridge – Rope Creek Bridge loop from Alex Knob

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: January 15, 2026

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Waypoints

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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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2.79 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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3.61 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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6.08 km

Viewpoint

10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

3.20 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

3.09 km

352 m

Elevation

Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 18 January

21°C

9°C

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Robert's Point Swing Bridge – Rope Creek Bridge loop from Alex Knob

Reflection Lake, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Peter's Pool

Douglas Bridge

Arch Creek Bridge

Robert's Point Swing Bridge

View from Hende's Hut

Rope Creek Bridge

View of Franz Josef Glacier from Roberts Point Viewing Platform

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