West Coast · Hiking

Newton Creek track

1.2 mi
round trip
1,783 ft
climb
2,413 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Newton Creek track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,490 ft and 2,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,100 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 12 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Olson, Mount Edelweiss and Mount Newton. 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 Newton Creek track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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