Greenstone & Caples tracks

Activities on the Caples and Greenstone tracks

Fishing

The Caples and Greenstone Valleys are rainbow and brown trout fisheries of national importance. A backcountry fishing licence is required for these catchments, in addition to a whole season licence - for more information contact Fish & Game.




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Publications

Greenstone and Caples Track brochure

Wakatipu walks brochure (PDF, 3,527K)

Head of Lake Wakatipu brochure (PDF, 404K)

Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Track category definitions

Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for Otago tracks

Contacts

Queenstown Regional Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 442 7935
Address: 38 Shotover Street
Queenstown 9300
Email: queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz
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