Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Boundary Creek Track
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 23 ?
Gnarl Factor: 26 ?
14.2km
880m
880m
865m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 23 ?
Gnarl Factor: 26 ?
14.2km
880m
880m
865m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Open tussock/grasslands
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +13.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -13.7%
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3:00
Slow
2:15
Moderate
1:45
Fast
From car park head up the broad farm track through some lovely regenerating bush to clearer land above. Just short of 4 km in, and after some 600m of climbing there's a fork in the track. Follow the green DoC 'Track' arrow pointing right, that leads you back towards Boundary Creek. After a few hundred metres you come to the boundary of the McKerrow Conservation Area. The track continues, trending downwards, for around another 3 kms before petering out.
At first it remains very runnable, open track but gradually deteriorates and becomes less runnable as parts are washed away by slips and the bush tries to reclaim it. Towards the end there are a couple of gnarly slips that require care to negotiate as there are some steep drops towards the river and the ground is not too stable! Go as far as you dare before turning around and heading back the way you came.
Beautiful regenerating bush with lots of bird life; dramatic gorge, mountain and lake views
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Small parking area, room enough for 6 cars. Right on main road so should be pretty safe but make sure valuables are taken with you or out of sight just in case.
49 km
42 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
Track gets sketchy towards the end so take your time scouting out where it goes. If in any doubt it's time to turn around!
Non-existent.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Gaiters
Once in McKerrow Conservation Area there are a couple of side creeks with beautiful pure mountain water. Don't drink out of anything before that as there is stock grazing.
Not advisable in winter or after heavy rain. The latter part of the track is susceptible to slips and, in winter/early spring, avalanches.
Take care over areas affected by slips.
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Great track. Dogs are only allowed with permission from Makarora river ranch.
April 28, 2024
Great track with awesome views but be aware that the track gets quite hard to follow towards the end. We'll worth it though, I just wish i had the time to carry on around the valley, such a cool spot!!
September 27, 2022
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