Wilkin Valley tracks
DOC track · Otago
Wilkin Valley tracks is a 32.3 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 1,254 m of climbing and a high point of 1,133 m.
These tracks follow the upper reaches of the Wilkin Valley and can be treated as a separate tramping trip or connect with, say, the Gillespie Circuit. It can also lead to a route to the Matukituki Valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 32.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4–5 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,254 m |
| Elevation loss | 474 m |
| Highest point | 1,133 m |
| Lowest point | 300 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.26014, 169.16283 |
| End | -44.25289, 168.89604 |
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
- Top Forks Hut (on the track)
- Kerin Forks Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Wilkin 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
- Makarora Bush Walk (6.4 km away)
- Mount Shrimpton Track (6.7 km away)
- Boundary Creek Track (9.1 km away)
- Blue Pools Track (14.8 km away)
- Blue Valley Track (14.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Wilkin 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.