Waiuta to Big River Track
DOC track · West Coast
Waiuta to Big River Track is a 10.2 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 411 m of climbing and a high point of 776 m.
Walk or mountain bike an old benched pack track past old mining sites to Big River Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min - 5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 411 m |
| Elevation loss | 250 m |
| Highest point | 776 m |
| Lowest point | 524 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.29038, 171.84254 |
| End | -42.24457, 171.89275 |
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
- Big River Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Waiuta to Big River 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
- Waiuta Town Walk (1.7 km away)
- Alborns Walk (12.4 km away)
- Big River – Golden Lead Battery (12.5 km away)
- Reefton - Big River 4WD road (12.5 km away)
- Union Creek Track (13.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waiuta to Big River 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.