Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track
DOC track · West Coast
Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track is a 43.6 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 2,325 m of climbing and a high point of 1,313 m.
This route traverses rugged river valleys and crosses two alpine saddles. The alpine sections demand experience and good route finding skills in other than fine weather conditions.
Track stats
| Distance | 43.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,325 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,331 m |
| Highest point | 1,313 m |
| Lowest point | 99 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.90796, 171.13585 |
| End | -42.98780, 170.99676 |
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
- Bluff Hut (on the track)
- Rapid Creek Hut (on the track)
- Historic Cedar Flat Hut (on the track)
- Poet Hut (on the track)
- Top Toaroha Hut (on the track)
- Cedar Flat Hut (on the track)
- Frew Saddle Bivvy (0.1 km from the track)
- Toaroha Saddle Bivvy (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe 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
- Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route (0.0 km away)
- Three Passes Route (3.5 km away)
- Arahura and Styx valleys tracks (3.5 km away)
- Lake Kaniere short walks (7.4 km away)
- Mount Tuhua Track (10.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe 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.