Gear and equipment
Wear sturdy, comfortable tramping books.
Carry a Topomap NZMS 260 (1:50,000) series K31 Ahaura, a sleeping bag, cooking utensils, portable stove and fuel, sufficient food, basic first aid kit, raincoat, insect repellent and warm clothing including gloves and hat. Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather at any time of year.
Latest conditions
For track conditions, maps, weather forecasts and more information on the area contact the Māwhera / Greymouth DOC Office.
Dogs
The area around the Croesus Track is an important wildlife habitat – leave your dog at home as this will affect the recovery programmes for kiwi and blue duck.