Waikiti Route
DOC track · West Coast
Waikiti Route is a 3.2 km DOC route in West Coast with 218 m of climbing and a high point of 387 m.
A backcountry route that follows the Waikiti River.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5–7 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 218 m |
| Elevation loss | 131 m |
| Highest point | 387 m |
| Lowest point | 219 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.56765, 171.88667 |
| End | -42.59061, 171.88663 |
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
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Brian O’Lyn Route (12.5 km away)
- Elizabeth Hut Route (13.6 km away)
- Lake Christabel tracks (17.1 km away)
- Mackenzie Stream Route (19.8 km away)
- Minchin Pass Route (22.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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