Bridle Track
WalkWest Coast
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 5 hr 30 min
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Dogs
- No dogs
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.nzDenniston is 18 km northeast of Westport. From Westport, follow SH67 north for 15 km. Turn right at Waimangaroa onto the road to Denniston.
The bottom of the track is signposted on Conns Creek Road behind Waimangaroa, the top end is signposted at the Denniston Brakehead.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.72755° S, 171.77505° E
About this place
This track, also known as the Denniston bridle path, completed in 1884, makes a pleasant if steep bush walk.
The route
A journey that was the grind for the people of the late ninetieth and early twentieth centuries can be enjoyed for its bush views today. Climbing from near sea level to 600 m altitude, the track is steep particularly towards the top. The track surface is uneven for most of the way. Ensure you wear sturdy footwear. Be prepared, carry warm waterproof clothing and take something to eat and drink.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Safety and hazards
Historic structures: Denniston is a heritage area with historic structures and closed mines. Follow all safety signs, keep children close and watch your step.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Conns Creek Carpark
West Coast • 0.4 km
Conns Creek Carpark is on Conns Creek Road in Waimangaroa.
Westport Kiwi Holiday Park
West Coast • 13.8 km
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West Coast • 14.2 km
Kawatiri Beach Reserve is in Westport, within Buller River Mouth Conservation Area. Certified self-contained vehicles may stay up to four nights in one…
Hector Freedom Campsite
West Coast • 16 km
Hector Freedom Campsite is a campsite located in the West Coast region. No further details are available in the provided records.
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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).