Region ยท West Coast, New Zealand

Best hikes in West Coast

The 30 best of 132 trails in West Coast, New Zealand, ranked by route quality.

Trails
132
Easy
51
Moderate
19
Hard
28
Expert
34

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  1. Roberts Point Hard ยท 5.7 mi (9.1 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,604 ft (489 m) ยท 2 hr 40 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  2. Alex Knob Expert ยท 9.7 mi (15.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,665 ft (1,117 m) ยท 5 hr ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  3. Mount Te Kinga Track/Ara O Te Kinga Expert ยท 6.9 mi (11.1 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,566 ft (1,087 m) ยท 4 hr ยท Mount Te Kinga Scenic Reserve
  4. Edwards - Hawdon Route Expert ยท 19.1 mi (30.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,455 ft (1,053 m) ยท 7 hr 55 min ยท Arthur's Pass National Park
  5. Copland Track Expert ยท 14.8 mi (23.8 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,835 ft (864 m) ยท 6 hr 10 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  6. Lake Matheson Walk Easy ยท 1.9 mi (3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 213 ft (65 m) ยท 40 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  7. Lake Wombat Track Easy ยท 2.3 mi (3.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 299 ft (91 m) ยท 55 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  8. Te Weheka Walkway Easy ยท 2.7 mi (4.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 144 ft (44 m) ยท 55 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  9. Ballroom Overhang Hard ยท 7.2 mi (11.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 840 ft (256 m) ยท 2 hr 45 min ยท Paparoa National Park
  10. Wills Hut Hard ยท 9.1 mi (14.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,932 ft (589 m) ยท 3 hr 55 min ยท Mount Aspiring National Park
  11. Moria Gate and Mirror Tarn Loop Easy ยท 4.5 mi (7.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 151 ft (46 m) ยท 1 hr 30 min ยท Kahurangi National Park
  12. Temple Basin Hard ยท 3.5 mi (5.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,077 ft (633 m) ยท 2 hr 10 min ยท Arthur's Pass National Park
  13. Te Ara A Waiau Easy ยท 4.7 mi (7.5 km) ยท Elevation Gain 253 ft (77 m) ยท 1 hr 40 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  14. Pororari River Track Hard ยท 8.6 mi (13.8 km) ยท Elevation Gain 587 ft (179 m) ยท 3 hr 5 min ยท Paparoa National Park
  15. Mount Fox Track Moderate ยท 2 mi (3.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,139 ft (652 m) ยท 1 hr 45 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  16. Brewster Track Hard ยท 3.5 mi (5.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,235 ft (986 m) ยท 2 hr 45 min ยท Mount Aspiring National Park
  17. GW - 05 Heaphy Track Expert ยท 45.5 mi (73.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 5,846 ft (1,782 m) ยท 17 hr 35 min ยท Kahurangi National Park
  18. Miners' Tunnel Track Moderate ยท 7.1 mi (11.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 459 ft (140 m) ยท 2 hr 30 min ยท West Coast
  19. Mount Fox Hard ยท 4.2 mi (6.8 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,806 ft (1,160 m) ยท 3 hr 15 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  20. ลŒpฤrara Arch Easy ยท 1 mi (1.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 85 ft (26 m) ยท 20 min ยท Kahurangi National Park
  21. ลŒtira Valley Track Easy ยท 2.2 mi (3.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 394 ft (120 m) ยท 55 min ยท Arthur's Pass National Park
  22. Punakaiki - Pororari River Loop Moderate ยท 6.8 mi (11 km) ยท Elevation Gain 561 ft (171 m) ยท 2 hr 30 min ยท West Coast
  23. Paparoa Track Expert ยท 31.9 mi (51.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 6,237 ft (1,901 m) ยท 13 hr 25 min ยท Paparoa National Park
  24. ลŒkฤrito Wetland Walk Easy ยท 1 mi (1.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 56 ft (17 m) ยท 20 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  25. Inland Pack Track Hard ยท 11.8 mi (19 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,017 ft (310 m) ยท 4 hr 20 min ยท Paparoa National Park
  26. Mingha Track Expert ยท 16 mi (25.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,792 ft (851 m) ยท 6 hr 35 min ยท Arthur's Pass National Park
  27. Lower Moearki River Walk Easy ยท 1.6 mi (2.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) ยท 35 min ยท West Coast
  28. Minnehaha Walk Easy ยท 0.6 mi (0.9 km) ยท Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) ยท 10 min ยท Westland Tai Poutini National Park
  29. Monro Beach Track Easy ยท 3.2 mi (5.1 km) ยท Elevation Gain 230 ft (70 m) ยท 1 hr 10 min ยท West Coast
  30. Ross Water Race Walkway Moderate ยท 2.7 mi (4.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 643 ft (196 m) ยท 1 hr 15 min ยท West Coast

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