Waiuta Town Walk
DOC track · West Coast
Waiuta Town Walk is a 3.2 km DOC walk in West Coast with 30 m of climbing and a high point of 452 m.
Explore Waiuta, one of the West Coast’s best known ghost towns.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 mins return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 30 m |
| Elevation loss | 41 m |
| Highest point | 452 m |
| Lowest point | 420 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.29233, 171.82188 |
| End | -42.29432, 171.82028 |
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
- Waiuta to Big River Track (1.7 km away)
- Alborns Walk (13.1 km away)
- Big River – Golden Lead Battery (13.7 km away)
- Reefton - Big River 4WD road (13.7 km away)
- Union Creek Track (14.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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