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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

Moderate

4.8

(237)

1,740

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: April 16, 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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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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6.08 km

Viewpoint

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

Sunday 17 May

11°C

3°C

0 %

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Reflection Lake, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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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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