Waitahu - Murray Connecting Track
DOC track · West Coast
Waitahu - Murray Connecting Track is a 2.5 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 310 m of climbing and a high point of 565 m.
This historic pack track links Murray Creek with Waitahu valley. It's part of a popular mountain biking circuit.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 310 m |
| Elevation loss | 12 m |
| Highest point | 565 m |
| Lowest point | 260 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.11753, 171.93212 |
| End | -42.12660, 171.91925 |
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 Waitahu - Murray Connecting 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
- Lankey Creek Tram Track (3.2 km away)
- Golden Fleece Walk (4.3 km away)
- Murray Creek Track (4.3 km away)
- Globe Hill Track (5.3 km away)
- Fossickers Lake Track (6.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waitahu - Murray Connecting 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.