Croesus Track
DOC track · West Coast
Croesus Track is a 17.6 km Great Walk in West Coast with 1,445 m of climbing and a high point of 1,192 m.
Croesus Track is one of the finest surviving examples of a miners' track on the West Coast. Croesus Track is part of Paparoa Track and a premier mountain bike ride.
Track stats
| Distance | 17.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1–2 days one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 1,445 m |
| Elevation loss | 831 m |
| Highest point | 1,192 m |
| Lowest point | 58 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.24406, 171.32661 |
| End | -42.33715, 171.39781 |
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
- Ces Clark Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Croesus 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
- Moonlight Pack Track (11.6 km away)
- Inland Pack Track (13.2 km away)
- Punakaiki – Pororari Loop (13.2 km away)
- Pike29 Memorial Track (14.2 km away)
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk (14.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Croesus 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.