Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track
TrackWest CoastDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
This route traverses rugged river valleys and crosses two alpine saddles. The alpine sections demand experience and good route finding skills in other than fine weather conditions.
Nearby stops
Yeats Ridge Hut
Basic/bivvies • 4 bunks • West Coast • 1.3 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Cedar Flat Hut
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • West Coast • 1.8 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Mullins Hut
Basic/bivvies • 4 bunks • West Coast • 2.3 km
Mattresses • Water from stream • Water supply
Crystal Bivvy
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • West Coast • 2.5 km
Mattresses • Water from stream • Water supply
Adventure Bivvy
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • West Coast • 2.6 km
Mattresses • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
All details
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules.
- Track type
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 4 - 5 days
- Distance
- 48 km
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.42.97812° S, 171.13529° E
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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).