Taipo Valley Track
West Coast, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in West Coast, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18.9 mi (30.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,624 ft (495 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 55 min
- High point
- 2,011 ft (613 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Hut: Dillon Hut 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Hut: Mid Taipo Hut 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Hut: Julia Hut (Old) 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from start
- Hut: Julia Hut 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Taipo Valley Track
How long is Taipo Valley Track?
Taipo Valley Track is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,624 ft (495 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,011 ft (613 m).
How hard is Taipo Valley Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Taipo Valley Track?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Taipo Valley Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Taipo Valley Track shaded?
Partly shaded (55% under trees).
What can you do on Taipo Valley Track?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Taipo Valley Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Rocky Creek Track West Coast · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
- Hunts Creek Track Arthur's Pass National Park · Expert · 10.6 mi (17.1 km)
- Cockayne Nature Walk Arthur's Pass National Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Kellys Track Arthur's Pass National Park · Expert · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- (track overgrown) West Coast · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- (track overgrown in places) West Coast · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap