Wanganui valley tracks
DOC track · West Coast
Wanganui valley tracks is a 28.5 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 1,984 m of climbing and a high point of 1,293 m.
The Wanganui River valley provides rugged backcountry opportunities for those with suitable skills and experience.
Track stats
| Distance | 28.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days + |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,984 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,340 m |
| Highest point | 1,293 m |
| Lowest point | 95 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.16343, 170.62814 |
| End | -43.25572, 170.74939 |
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
- Smyth Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Hunters Hut (0.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Wanganui valley tracks 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
- Willberg Walk (5.2 km away)
- Mount Adams Route (17.2 km away)
- Harihari Coastal Walkway (20.3 km away)
- Waitangitāhuna Wetland Walk (24.1 km away)
- Mikonui Catchment - Dickie Ridge/Upper Tuke River Route (26.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Wanganui valley tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.