Scott Creek Track

DOC track · Otago

Scott Creek Track is a 3.6 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 650 m of climbing and a high point of 1,015 m.

Scott Creek Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This route is for experienced trampers. It is irregularly marked, steep and in parts obscure and washed out.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance3.6 km
Time (DOC)5-7 hr return
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain650 m
Elevation loss0 m
Highest point1,015 m
Lowest point362 m
RegionOtago
Start-44.75954, 168.31528
End-44.76198, 168.27699

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

Elevation profile of Scott Creek TrackElevation from 362 m to 1,015 m over 3.64 km.500 m1,000 m0 km1 km2 km3 km
Elevation from 362 m to 1,015 m over 3.64 km.

GPX file

Download the Scott Creek Track 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.

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Plan it offline in TrailTreks

Plan Scott 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.