Wakamarina Track

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Wakamarina Track

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Time: 8 hrs one way

This is an old goldminer's trail crossing the Richmond Range from Wairau Valley to the Wakamarina Valley. The track, which crosses the Richmond Range, is best travelled from south to north.

This is an easy 2-day walk or a long 1-day walk with several side trips. There are theree huts along the way if you would be keen to take things a little more easy.

This is also a popular mountain biking track, it's considered and advanced trail as a good level of fitness is required since there are several steep and rough sections. Mountain bikers must stay in control of their bikes and give way to walkers.

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Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.4303718826528

173.682861328125

Latitude
-41.4303718826528
Longitude
173.682861328125

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	10km to 20km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km 18km one way	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km 18km one way
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required. This track is steep and rough in places	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required. This track is steep and rough in places
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.	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.
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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Reviews

5.0/5

A definite adventure ride for the very keen MTBiker who doesnt mind some hiker bike, a big day out with all sorts of trails and finish up with a beer and feed at the trout hotel at the end of the road

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in May 2011

Ross Mepham
5.0/5

Several tracks, you choose different capabilities.
Great for mountain biking. Excellent views. See where the old Goldminers worked.

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in November 2009

Jenny and Dave Close