Lake Kaniere short walks
DOC track · West Coast
Lake Kaniere short walks is a 1.7 km DOC walk in West Coast with 37 m of climbing and a high point of 161 m.
These short forest walks lead to picnic areas, waterfalls and sandy beaches ideal for swimming - plenty to keep kids interested.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 min - 15 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 37 m |
| Elevation loss | 45 m |
| Highest point | 161 m |
| Lowest point | 135 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.84438, 171.16416 |
| End | -42.80341, 171.12856 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Hans Bay - Lake Kaniere Campsite (1.0 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Kaniere short walks 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
- Mount Tuhua Track (3.5 km away)
- Three Passes Route (4.3 km away)
- Arahura and Styx valleys tracks (4.3 km away)
- Lake Kaniere Walkway (5.1 km away)
- Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track (7.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Kaniere short walks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.