West Coast · Hiking

Carew Falls Track

0.6 mi
round trip
311 ft
climb
638 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Carew Falls Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 370 ft and 640 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Moana, about 5.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Drakes Hill, Hōhonu Ridge and Castle Hill. For camping, Iveagh Bay and Lake Brunner Motor Camp are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Carew Falls Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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