Waiuta Town Walk

WalkWest CoastOpen

Grade
Easy
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Distance
2 km
Dogs
No dogs
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Getting there

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How to get there, on doc.govt.nz

Waiuta is signposted from the Reefton highway (SH7), 21 km south of Reefton. Follow the sealed and shingle road a further 16 km to Waiuta.

Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.29434° S, 171.82455° E

Waiuta Town Walk, walk in West Coast
Photo and data: Crown Copyright, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai.

About this place

Explore Waiuta, one of the West Coast’s best known ghost towns.

The route

This walk passes the Blackwater mine, settlement and recreation areas. Historic photos depicting the town are interpreted along the walk. The Swimming Pool Walk (15 min, 450 m return) leads to the town pool. You can visit mine buildings and foundations on the return leg.

Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.

Nearby stops

Big River Hut

Big River Hut

Serviced • 20 bunks • West Coast • 7.9 km

Big River Hut is a serviced 20-bunk hut located in the Greymouth area of the West Coast.

Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush

Walks nearby

Waiuta to Big River Track

Waiuta to Big River Track

Advanced • 3 hr 30 min - 5 hr • 10.7 km • 4.91 km away

Big River – Golden Lead Battery

Big River – Golden Lead Battery

Advanced • 3-4 hr • 7 km • 7.68 km away

Reefton - Big River 4WD road

Advanced • 3–4 hr driving / 7–8 hr walking one way • 7.68 km away

Alborns Walk

Easy • 1 hr 30 min • 2.7 km • 13.31 km away

Fossickers Lake Track

Fossickers Lake Track

Easy • 2-3 hr • 8 km • 13.95 km away

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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.
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