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Waterfall Track

Time: 2 hr 30 min return

A steady climb From the carpark at the end of Mullans Rd climb through mountain beech forest to the attractive 41 metre-high Dog Stream waterfall. Mosses, ferns, lichens and native orchids are interesting features on the track. A suggested round trip is to return via Spur Track and Fir Trail to the waterfall carpark.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Canterbury

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-42.5039181937735

172.843391785966

Latitude
-42.5039181937735
Longitude
172.843391785966
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

2 hours 30 minutes

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.

DOC Track Category

  • Tramping track 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

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.

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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  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful scenery but I think the track is bit more than moderate.It was well worth it at the end.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    SOUTH AFRICA
    Daryl and Heather Fortuin 's avatar

    Daryl and Heather Fortuin

  • 4.0/5

    We went there for an easy walk, it is a nice walk with lovely views.

    Possible for all ages.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    AUSTRIA
    Kevin Schlaarz's avatar

    Kevin Schlaarz

  • 5.0/5

    Really nice track - adventurous with some river crossings and a wonderful waterfall at the end.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    GERMANY
    Henry Thiel's avatar

    Henry Thiel

  • 4.0/5

    Nice vegetation and waterfalls.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2013

    FRANCE
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    Mathieu Brias