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Judith Bishop
Judith Bishop
zoom1 hr return
This is stunning country. Lord of the Rings styles and you almost expect to see a Dwarf or hobbit around each corner. The only thing that might put you off is the drive in - it's a long winding road.
In lord of the Rings Moria (Black Chasm) was the name given to a vast network of tunnels, chambers, mines and huge halls, that ran under the Misty Mountains, and home to the Dwarf clan known as the Longbeards.
All three of the short tracks in close proximity, Moria Gate, Oparara Arch and Mirror Tarn are well worth a look.
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Organisation |
DOC West CoastCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea |
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Track Duration |
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Track DurationHow long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour |
Track Difficulty |
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Track DifficultyConsidering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Track Length |
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Track LengthWhat is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km |
DOC Track Category |
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DOC Track CategoryWhat type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. |
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Track Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Good tracks, amazing spider cave.
The tracks are realatively new.
Very nice walks.
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10/10 | 4 |
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9/10 | 9 |
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8/10 | 1 |
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7/10 | 1 |
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5.0/5
Very nice walks.
The road is only for max 2.8m tall cars (so no RV) amd quite narrow and bumpy with some washboards. We did it with a campervan (Jucy Chaser Hittop) amd it was doable but a confident driver is important.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
Mostly well signposted through thick rainforest walks.
Gorgeous. Walks to the Mirror Tarn and Moria Arch and Oparara Arch were all stunning.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.5/5
Very easy and short walks suitable for all levels of fitness.
Absolutely stunning landscape and rivers along the well formed tracks.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.5/5
Beautiful walk to the arch, the arch is stunning!
Take repellant because there are lots of sandflies. Can be slippery, so stay on the paths and be safe!
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.5/5
Good tracks, amazing spider cave.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
The narrow bumpy drive in to this DOC managed area was well worth it.
In particular, the Moria Gate Arch track was a superb one hour walk through beautiful forest to a breathtaking natural arch.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Beautiful bush walk and an amazing huge arch with a river flowing through it and pretty cool stalactites and stalagmites.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
5.0/5
Exciting road to carpark - not good for motorhomes because of potholes.
Nice, easy walks to the stunning arches. Beautiful scenery and a lot to discover here.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in February 2015
5.0/5
Beautiful nature, a great variety of trees, landscapes and views.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
4.5/5
Bit of a drive from Westport and an easy and short track but very nice.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in December 2012
4.5/5
The closest thing to Pandora (the planet on Avatar movie) I have ever seen.
Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in November 2011
5.0/5
Very nice walks.
The road is only for max 2.8m tall cars (so no RV) amd quite narrow and bumpy with some washboards. We did it with a campervan (Jucy Chaser Hittop) amd it was doable but a confident driver is important.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
Very easy and short walks suitable for all levels of fitness.
Absolutely stunning landscape and rivers along the well formed tracks.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.5/5
Mostly well signposted through thick rainforest walks.
Gorgeous. Walks to the Mirror Tarn and Moria Arch and Oparara Arch were all stunning.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.5/5
Beautiful walk to the arch, the arch is stunning!
Take repellant because there are lots of sandflies. Can be slippery, so stay on the paths and be safe!
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.5/5
Good tracks, amazing spider cave.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Beautiful bush walk and an amazing huge arch with a river flowing through it and pretty cool stalactites and stalagmites.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
4.5/5
The narrow bumpy drive in to this DOC managed area was well worth it.
In particular, the Moria Gate Arch track was a superb one hour walk through beautiful forest to a breathtaking natural arch.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
Exciting road to carpark - not good for motorhomes because of potholes.
Nice, easy walks to the stunning arches. Beautiful scenery and a lot to discover here.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in February 2015
5.0/5
Beautiful nature, a great variety of trees, landscapes and views.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
4.5/5
Bit of a drive from Westport and an easy and short track but very nice.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in December 2012
4.5/5
The closest thing to Pandora (the planet on Avatar movie) I have ever seen.
Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in November 2011
5.0/5
Well maintained tracks, good signposting, great views, recommended.
Reviewed over 13 years ago
4.0/5
A good unsealed road into Kahurangi National park.
Many long walking tracks. We only did the short ones (Free!)
Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in January 2010
3.5/5
The tracks are realatively new.
The way along the Oparara river is great and the arches are awesome. But mind the road to the tracks. Driving there is hard and not for everyone.
Reviewed almost 15 years ago
4.5/5
This walk is so worth the painful gravel access road.
One of the best walks and scenery.
Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in April 2009