West Matukituki Track

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West Matukituki Track

Mount / Mt Aspiring National Park

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455 Walking

44 Wanaka Township

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Located in Wanaka Township, Wanaka Region

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Time: 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr 30 min, Distance: 3.2 - 9 km depending on section(s) of track taken

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Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

Depending on route taken

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 3km to 10km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

3km to 10km

Depending on route taken

Track Accommodation

  • Hut/Cabin Hut/Cabin

Track Accommodation

What type of accommodation is available on this walking track?

Hut/Cabin

Hut/Cabin

At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.

DOC Track Category

  • Great walk/Easy tramping track Great walk/Easy tramping track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Great walk/Easy tramping track

Great walk/Easy tramping track

Moderate day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is generally well formed, may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with moderate fitness. Limited backcountry (remote areas) experience required. Track has signs, poles or markers. Major stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Light tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Fides

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Stunning scenery but rare to see because of the abundant rain.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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Loesje

Belgium

Ranking: 9/10

Walked up to Aspiring Hut and Back.
Nice walk!
We stayed for the night at the campsite and oh my god!!! Make sure you take looooots of repellent and long pants! SOOOO many sandflies!
We did some smaller walks around the hut, very nice!

Reviewed almost 7 years ago and experienced in January 2013

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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Nick Morrison

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