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Skyline Walk

Murchison

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Skyline Walk

Time: 1 hr 30 min return

This 3 km track is located 1 km west of Murchison, at the junction of State Highway 6 and Matakitaki West Bank Road. The track zigzags uphill to the skyline. The biggest river that can be seen from here is the Buller which eventually flows into a gorge - perhaps the most scenic gorge in New Zealand.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Nelson/Tasman

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Murchison

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.7996158128809

172.314190769196

Latitude
-41.7996158128809
Longitude
172.314190769196
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 1 to 2 hours 1 to 2 hours

Track Duration

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

1 to 2 hours

1 to 2 hours

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

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation 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

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track 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

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.

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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Reviews

  • A joint Lions Club and DOC project - well worth stopping but signage not good and easily missed.

    Great views of the 4 rivers plain.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2010

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    Richard Pearson