Whisky Falls
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Whisky Falls is a 8.0 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 200 m of climbing and a high point of 714 m.
Walk to these 40 m falls surrounded by thick walls of moss and ferns.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hrs return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 200 m |
| Elevation loss | 125 m |
| Highest point | 714 m |
| Lowest point | 621 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.87041, 172.81693 |
| End | -41.81218, 172.81226 |
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
Huts near the track
- Coldwater Hut (on the track)
- Lakehead Hut (0.7 km from the track)
- Bushline Hut (1.0 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- West Bay Campsite - Buller Zone (1.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Whisky Falls GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Angelus Hut tracks and routes (3.0 km away)
- Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge Route (3.0 km away)
- Angelus Hut via Travers and Cascade Track/Route (3.6 km away)
- Mount Robert Circuit (5.5 km away)
- Angelus Hut via Speargrass Track and Speargrass Creek Route (5.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Whisky Falls in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.