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Sefton Track

Kaitake Range, Egmont National Park

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Sefton Track

Time: 2 hr

This short but challenging track can be linked with the Waimoku Track to make a loop that returns to Lucy’s Gully. The Sefton Track begins by the carpark where it crosses an unbridged stream then winds steeply uphill for 2 km before meeting with the Waimoku Track junction. Turn left and head downhill to return to the car park. The stream crossing can become impassable after heavy rain.

To get there:

The Sefton Track begins in Lucy’s Gully. From New Plymouth, follow Devon Street West south, continuing on coastal SH45, 5 km past Oakura. Turn off at the signposted access road.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Taranaki

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Oakura

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.1476523523604

173.936819934845

Latitude
-39.1476523523604
Longitude
173.936819934845
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

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

Steep uphill climb for 2km

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

4km

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.

Weather Requirement

  • Normal weather

Weather Requirement

What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate?

Normal weather

The experience operates under most conditions but not when their is heavy rain or strong winds.

The stream crossing can become impassable after heavy rain.

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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  • 4.0/5

    Solid footpath but very exposed and challenging with a heavy pack!

    More of a rock climb in some sections.

    Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in January 2015

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    David McIntosh