Careys Creek Track
DOC track · Otago
Careys Creek Track is a 9.7 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 320 m of climbing and a high point of 334 m.
This track offers a challenging walk. There are plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and the chance to discover an area of Ōtepoti/Dunedin.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 320 m |
| Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Highest point | 334 m |
| Lowest point | 20 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.71181, 170.56598 |
| End | -45.75182, 170.52368 |
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
- Mapoutahi Track (4.7 km away)
- Orokonui lagoon walk (5.0 km away)
- Silverpeaks Circuit Track (7.4 km away)
- Long Beach (South) Walking Track (8.0 km away)
- Leith Saddle Track (10.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Careys Creek Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.