Smoothwater Bay Track
DOC track · West Coast
Smoothwater Bay Track is a 4.0 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 54 m of climbing and a high point of 80 m.
Follow an old pioneer's track before continuing down the river to the coast.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 4 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 54 m |
| Elevation loss | 61 m |
| Highest point | 80 m |
| Lowest point | 8 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.97854, 168.61746 |
| End | -43.97515, 168.59440 |
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
Download the Smoothwater Bay 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
- Stafford Bay Route (0.0 km away)
- Wharekai-Te Kou Walk (0.9 km away)
- Lake Ellery Track (11.0 km away)
- Hapuka Estuary Walk (23.8 km away)
- Kōkako Track (32.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Smoothwater Bay 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.