Whitcombe Pass Track
DOC track · West Coast
Whitcombe Pass Track is a 32.2 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 1,433 m of climbing and a high point of 1,243 m.
The Whitcombe Pass Track takes you through the very rugged bush clad valleys of the lower Hokitika and Whitcombe Rivers to the Main Divide. This guide describes the route from the Hokitika road end to Whitcombe Pass only.
Track stats
| Distance | 32.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 days to Whitcombe Pass |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,433 m |
| Elevation loss | 299 m |
| Highest point | 1,243 m |
| Lowest point | 101 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.98780, 170.99676 |
| End | -43.22206, 170.97181 |
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
- Rapid Creek Hut (on the track)
- Neave Hut (on the track)
- Price Flat Hut (on the track)
- Frew Hut (on the track)
- Historic Price Flat Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Wilkinson Hut (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Whitcombe Pass 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
- Hokitika Gorge Walk (4.0 km away)
- Mikonui Catchment - Dickie Ridge/Upper Tuke River Route (11.4 km away)
- Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track (14.4 km away)
- Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route (14.4 km away)
- Three Passes Route (17.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Whitcombe Pass 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.