Lake Daniell Track, West Coast, NZ - 5 travel reviews for Lake Daniell Track

Lake Daniell Track

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Time: 3 hours one way, Distance: 8.4km one way

This is a great walk for families with young children or those people new to tramping. The track is a well formed bench track that can also be completed as a day walk.

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Located in Greymouth, West Coast

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Feature	Value	Info
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.	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 Difficulty	Moderate walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Well formed bench track	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Well formed bench track
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 3 hours one way	How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours 3 hours one way
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed 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.	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 Accommodation	Hut & Campsite What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.	What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.
DOC Track Category	Great walk/Easy tramping track What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? 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.	What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? 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 Length	3km to 10km What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km 8.4km one way	What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km 8.4km one way

5 reviews with the most recent first

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 😍

Mark

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

An easy day walk, through luxuriant fern and beech forest, ends at Lake Daniell. Stay the night at the DOC hut or return.

Reviewed about 1 year ago and experienced in January 2017

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Rachael

United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

Very neat pathway, cute little bridge, lovely woodlands, great walking conditions. GO, GO, GO.

Reviewed about 4 years ago and experienced in February 2014

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Monique Browne

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Easy walk, bring insect repellent. Big clean hut, big outdoor fireplace.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in December 2013

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Helen Buxton

New Zealand

Ranking: 9/10

Magical beautiful walk free. Charge to stay in the hut.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in December 2013

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Peter Harden

England

Ranking: 7/10

Good pathway through forest with a marvellous river crossing!

Reviewed over 5 years ago

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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 😍

Mark

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

An easy day walk, through luxuriant fern and beech forest, ends at Lake Daniell. Stay the night at the DOC hut or return.

Reviewed about 1 year ago and experienced in January 2017