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Scotts Beach Walk - Kahurangi National Park

Scotts Beach

Scotts Beach Walk

Kahurangi National Park

4.8 5 reviews

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Descending to beach - Feels tropical

Descending to beach - Feels tropical

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View from lookout (Halfway)

View from lookout (Halfway)

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Scotts Beach Walk

Time: 2 hours return

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC West Coast

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Karamea

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.1087644100788

172.103783510486

Latitude
-41.1087644100788
Longitude
172.103783510486
Feature Value Info

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

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

  • 3km to 10km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

3km to 10km

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 Accommodation

  • Hut & Campsite Hut & Campsite

Track Accommodation

What type of accommodation is available on this walking track?

Hut & Campsite

Hut & Campsite

At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.

Weather Requirement

  • Fine weather

Weather Requirement

What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate?

Fine weather

The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).

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

    • Easy and nice track in the bush.

      Icon__personTom

    • What a place.

      Icon__personGary Clarkson

    • Great track, well maintained.

      Icon__personAnnika Funk

    4.8 5 Reviews Analysis

  • What a place.

    You expect to see dinosaurs coming out of the bush. Views to die for.

    Good clean DoC facilities.

    Sandflies are absolutely feral. Take long sleeves, repellent and a flamethrower, but go there you will love it

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2021

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    Gary Clarkson

  • Easy and nice track in the bush.

    Great facilities.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2017

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    Tom

  • Short walk through several types of forest to a very impressive old giant tree.

    Lots of birdlife.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

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    Helena Bond

  • Great track, well maintained.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2015

    Annika Funk's avatar

    Annika Funk

  • Beautiful coastal walk on the Heaphy Track, hundreds of Nikau Palms, great waves and beaches all the way.

    Toilets at Scotts Beach and Katipo Creek Shelter - go as far as you like and back.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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    Markus Eckert