Hokitika Gorge Walk
DOC track · West Coast
Hokitika Gorge Walk is a 1.9 km DOC walk in West Coast with 33 m of climbing and a high point of 108 m.
This loop track showcases the stunning Hokitika Gorge and the pristine mature podocarp forest of the Hokitika Scenic Reserve.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 33 m |
| Elevation loss | 24 m |
| Highest point | 108 m |
| Lowest point | 80 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.95635, 171.01969 |
| End | -42.95728, 171.01949 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Whitcombe Pass Track (4.0 km away)
- Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track (10.9 km away)
- Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route (10.9 km away)
- Mikonui Catchment - Dickie Ridge/Upper Tuke River Route (14.0 km away)
- Three Passes Route (14.1 km away)
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