Buckland Peaks Track
DOC track · West Coast
Buckland Peaks Track is a 4.5 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 942 m of climbing and a high point of 1,147 m.
Walk through forest and subalpine scrub to Buckland Peaks for stunning views of the Paparoa Range.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5-11 hrs |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 942 m |
| Elevation loss | 120 m |
| Highest point | 1,147 m |
| Lowest point | 211 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -41.84921, 171.59743 |
| End | -41.87454, 171.62893 |
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
- Buckland Peak Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Buckland Peaks 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Cape Foulwind Walkway (14.8 km away)
- Constant Bay Loop (15.0 km away)
- Tiropahi Track (18.1 km away)
- Bridle Track (20.8 km away)
- Denniston Brakehead walks (21.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Buckland Peaks 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.