Sefton Track

Kaitake Range, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

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Sefton Track

Time: 2 hr

This short but challenging track can be linked with the Waimoku Track to make a loop that returns to Lucy’s Gully. The Sefton Track begins by the carpark where it crosses an unbridged stream then winds steeply uphill for 2 km before meeting with the Waimoku Track junction. Turn left and head downhill to return to the car park. The stream crossing can become impassable after heavy rain.

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The Sefton Track begins in Lucy’s Gully. From New Plymouth, follow Devon Street West south, continuing on coastal SH45, 5 km past Oakura. Turn off at the signposted access road.

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Organisation

DOC Taranaki

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Oakura

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Walking

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-39.1476523523604

173.936819934845

Latitude
-39.1476523523604
Longitude
173.936819934845

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Steep uphill climb for 2km	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Steep uphill climb for 2km
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is 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	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km 4km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km 4km
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What 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.	DOC Track Category What 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.
Weather Requirement	Normal weather Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Normal weather The experience operates under most conditions but not when their is heavy rain or strong winds. The stream crossing can become impassable after heavy rain.	Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Normal weather The experience operates under most conditions but not when their is heavy rain or strong winds. The stream crossing can become impassable after heavy rain.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What 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.	Track Managing Organisation What 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.

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Solid footpath but very exposed and challenging with a heavy pack!
More of a rock climb in some sections.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2015

David McIntosh

Sefton Track

Sefton Track

Kaitake Range, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

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Sefton Track

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DOC Taranaki

Track Duration

Track Duration

Track Difficulty

Track Difficulty

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Track Length

Track Length

DOC Track Category

DOC Track Category

Weather Requirement

Weather Requirement

Track Managing Organisation

Track Managing Organisation

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