Arahura and Styx valleys tracks
DOC track · West Coast
Arahura and Styx valleys tracks is a 42.0 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 1,072 m of climbing and a high point of 879 m.
The Arahura and Styx valleys are popular areas for tramping and hunting. The main access in both valleys is via benched formations constructed during the early gold mining days.
Track stats
| Distance | 42.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2–4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,072 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,110 m |
| Highest point | 879 m |
| Lowest point | 96 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.88253, 171.16010 |
| End | -42.82627, 171.23535 |
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
- Harman Hut (on the track)
- Lower Arahura Hut (on the track)
- Grassy Flat Hut (on the track)
- Mudflats Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Mid Styx Hut (0.3 km from the track)
- Campbell Bivvy (1.2 km from the track)
- Newton Range Bivvy (1.3 km from the track)
- Newton Creek Hut (1.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Arahura and Styx valleys 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
- Three Passes Route (0.0 km away)
- Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track (3.5 km away)
- Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route (3.5 km away)
- Lake Kaniere short walks (4.3 km away)
- Mount Tuhua Track (7.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Arahura and Styx valleys 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.