Maruia Falls Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Maruia Falls Track is a 0.1 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 172 m.
Walk to a waterfall created following the 1929 Murchison earthquake. It's not safe to swim here.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Highest point | 172 m |
| Lowest point | 162 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.85921, 172.25341 |
| End | -41.85940, 172.25255 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Johnson Creek Track (5.3 km away)
- Six Mile Walk (6.8 km away)
- Skyline Walk (8.3 km away)
- Croesus Battery (16.9 km away)
- Lake Matiri Hut Track (18.3 km away)
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