Bluecliffs Beach to Wairaurahiri

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Tuatapere, Southland

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Time: 10 - 13 hrs, Distance: 33 km (one way)

This track is best split into two sections: Blue Cliffs to Port Craig, then Port Craig to Wairaurahiri River.

The first section from Blue Cliffs Beach to Port Craig takes about 7 hours and is 17km long. It meanders along the beach and through old logging roads. At Port Craig you can stay at the old school house.

From the Port Craig school the track follows an old logging tramway almost to the Wairaurahiri River. This section of the walk takes about 6 hours and is 16km long. You walk over a couple of viaducts and private land. At the end of the tramline the track enters mature bush and goes down three river terraces to a clearing and the Wairaurahiri Hut.

You can also get to this track via the Teal Bay Route.This track can also be combined with the Hump Ridge Track as a round trip. Options galore!!

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Organisation

DOC Southland

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Tuatapere

Categories

Walking
Free

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Coordinates

-46.1546866643692

167.399375343323

Latitude
-46.1546866643692
Longitude
167.399375343323

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
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	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond 33km one way, you can link it with other tracks to make it a return journey	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond 33km one way, you can link it with other tracks to make it a return journey
DOC Track Category	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 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.	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 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/Cabin Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight. There are several DoC huts along the way: Port Craig School Hut, Wairaurahiri Hut and Waitutu Hut	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight. There are several DoC huts along the way: Port Craig School Hut, Wairaurahiri Hut and Waitutu Hut
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.