Scott Creek Track
Tramping track
Time:
8 hr
Getting there
The track is signposted near the Scott Creek bridge north of Glenorchy.
About the area
Glenorchy, at the head of Lake Wakatipu, is the gateway to some of New Zealand’s best-known, multi-day tracks. There are also good one-day tracks, with many shorter walks nearby.
Description
Scott Creek Track
This route to a bush-line musterers' hut is irregularly marked, steep and in parts obscure and washed out. In some places, you must follow the creek bed. From nearby the hut, access can be gained to Kay Creek, which leads to the Caples Valley.
Plan and prepare
WARNING: This track is irregularly marked and requires river crossings, which can be dangerous during high rainfall. You can be bluffed out at the saddle in poor visibility. Not recommended for children, route finding skills essential.
What to expect on a tramping track:
- Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking
- Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections
- Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required
- Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings
- Tramping/hiking boots required