Hokitika gorges

Turquoise and more turquoise, the waters of Hokitika River are truly turquoise blue.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.63 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 65 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 60 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 122 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 83 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Park in the provided car park. The start is in a corner of the car park where there is a dedicated signpost.

(S/E) Follow the path to a suspended footbridge.

(1) Cross it and change bank. Continue to the next junction. Take the path to the right, which leads to the gorge and river, offering fine views.

(2) Return using the same way as the rest of the trail is still under maintenance. (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 106 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 92 m - Gateway
  3. 2 : km 1.32 - alt. 83 m - Rock, viewpoint
  4. S/E : km 2.63 - alt. 107 m - Car park

Notes

Start: Park in the provided car park. The start is in a corner of the car park where there is a dedicated signpost.
The start seems to be in the middle of the forest, but the map and aerial photo are out of date.

Facilities: Toilets at the start parking lot.

⚠️Please check the DOC website to check if the maintenant is done

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