Moonlight Pack Track
DOC track · West Coast
Moonlight Pack Track is a 8.4 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 890 m of climbing and a high point of 1,013 m.
The Moonlight Pack Track offers the opportunity to see reminders of the gold mining history of the area, and to walk through West Coast native beech forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 890 m |
| Elevation loss | 64 m |
| Highest point | 1,013 m |
| Lowest point | 171 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.27348, 171.46195 |
| End | -42.24308, 171.41419 |
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
- Moonlight Tops Hut (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Moonlight Pack 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
- Pike29 Memorial Track (7.4 km away)
- Croesus Track (11.6 km away)
- Callaghans Track (15.5 km away)
- Colls Dam Walk (15.8 km away)
- Tailrace Walk (15.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Moonlight Pack 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.