Boundary Creek Track
WalkOtagoOpen
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 8 hr
- Distance
- 12 km
- Route
- Return
- Dogs
- Not Applicable
Access: read before you go
This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary. Respect the landowner's livestock and property: Stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land Leave gates as you find them Use stiles where provided Keep your distance from livestock.
You need permission from the Makarora River Ranch to take your dog into Hāwea Conservation Park using Boundary Creek Track. Email makaroraranch@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance of your visit to request permission. You must provide a valid worming certificate to ensure your dog is free from hydatids and sheep measles.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzBoundary Creek Track is the access track to the McKerrow Range by way of Boundary Creek. It starts opposite the Boundary Creek campsite on SH6.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.34091° S, 169.20784° E
About this place
A pleasant climb up an old musterers' track above an upland river gorge.
The route
This track climbs up an old musterer’s trail above an upland river gorge to reach open flats. Before the open flats the farm track becomes narrow and over grown with limited or non-existent track marking, making this trip more suited for experienced trampers with good navigational skills. The flats are not marked, and travel involves crossing creeks and wetlands. At the head of the flats, a silver beech forest by the forks provides an ideal campsite for overnight visitors.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Private property and permissions
This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary. Respect the landowner's livestock and property: Stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land Leave gates as you find them Use stiles where provided Keep your distance from livestock.
Dogs
You need permission from the Makarora River Ranch to take your dog into Hāwea Conservation Park using Boundary Creek Track. Email makaroraranch@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance of your visit to request permission. You must provide a valid worming certificate to ensure your dog is free from hydatids and sheep measles.
Bad weather
The weather can change rapidly in New Zealand. Hypothermia is a real risk even in summer. Be prepared by having warm, waterproof, windproof clothing and the appropriate footwear. Whiteout conditions caused by snow or low cloud may be present. Check the Mount Aspiring National Park weather forecast – NIWA website .
Avalanche risk
This area has terrain that can produce avalanches that cross the track, usually from May into November. View avalanche information .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Big Hopwood Burn Hut
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Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.