Hunter Valley tracks
DOC track · Otago
Hunter Valley tracks is a 12.5 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 154 m of climbing and a high point of 577 m.
The Hunter River Valley is part of the Hāwea Conservation Park and nestled between the Young and Huxley ranges. Its open grasslands, braided river system and deep canyon gorges offer remote seekers a beautiful but challenging backcountry experience.
Track stats
| Distance | 12.5 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 154 m |
| Elevation loss | 19 m |
| Highest point | 577 m |
| Lowest point | 440 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.11951, 169.55048 |
| End | -44.03102, 169.62072 |
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
- Forbes Hut (on the track)
- Ferguson Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Hunter Valley tracks 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
- Canyon Creek Track (13.3 km away)
- Fantail Falls Walk (13.9 km away)
- Brewster Track (14.0 km away)
- Ahuriri Valley Track (14.7 km away)
- Haast Pass Lookout Track (15.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Hunter Valley tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.