West Coast · Hiking

Taipo Valley

2.8 mi
round trip
3,854 ft
climb
4,420 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Taipo Valley is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand. It runs between about 780 ft and 4,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Arthur's Pass, about 10 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kellys Hill, Rangi Taipo and Mount Barron. Ngarimu Waterfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Jacksons Retreat - West Coast Holiday Park is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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Taipo Valley Track

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Upper Ōtira Valley Track

~13 min drive

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~7 min drive

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Kellys Track

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An out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.

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~15 min drive

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Avalanche Bealey Route - no formed track

~18 min drive

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Rocky Creek Track

~12 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in West Coast, New Zealand.

Conditions and forecast

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

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