Moeraki Valley Track
DOC track · West Coast
Moeraki Valley Track is a 14.0 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 333 m of climbing and a high point of 384 m.
The Moeraki Valley offers good tramping for the fit and experienced. The U-shaped valley is typical of those carved out by glaciers during repeated glacial periods.
Track stats
| Distance | 14.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2+ days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 333 m |
| Elevation loss | 51 m |
| Highest point | 384 m |
| Lowest point | 73 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.77222, 169.35474 |
| End | -43.82370, 169.45588 |
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
- Horseshoe Flat Hut (on the track)
- Middle Head Hut (on the track)
- Blowfly Hut (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Moeraki Valley 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
- Mica Mine Tops Route (4.1 km away)
- Māori Saddle Route (8.1 km away)
- Monro Beach Track (9.4 km away)
- Ship Creek Tauparikākā walks (16.6 km away)
- Historic Haast to Paringa Cattle Track (19.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Moeraki Valley 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.