Wentworth Track

Track category

Tramping track
Mountain bike - Intermediate

Time:

Time: 2 - 3 hr to the conservation area boundary, 5 - 6 hr one way to track end, full day return

Description

Descend from Coal Pit Saddle into Doolans Creek's right branch. Ford the creek and follow the 4WD road up around the face of the hill to a sign-posted junction. Here, the walking track branches to the right. Follow it to the Wentworth Conservation Area for views of the Pisa and Old Woman Ranges and Nevis Bluff.

The track continues along the ridge, providing access to the alpine basins of Doolans Catchment and the back of The Remarkables.

Crosses private land.

Getting there

View from the Wentworth Track.
View from the Wentworth Track

Start/Finish: Coal Pit Saddle Rd car park

Plan and prepare

This is a high altitude walk and suitable for summer only, when snow may still be present. Be prepared for sudden weather changes.

No vehicles.

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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

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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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