Last Updated: 4th Nov 2024
Murray Creek / Machine Loop Track
The Murray Creek Track
Submitted by Stewie Stuart
Last Updated: 4th Nov 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 21 ?
Gnarl Factor: 32 ?
10.2km
845m
845m
Last Updated: 4th Nov 2024
The Murray Creek Track
Submitted by Stewie Stuart
Last Updated: 4th Nov 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 21 ?
Gnarl Factor: 32 ?
10.2km
845m
845m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
With permit
Native bush
Open ridges/tops
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +16.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -16.6%
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3:00
Slow
2:30
Moderate
1:30
Fast
This is a shorter route in the area that capitalizes on the Machine Track to create a shorter loop around the Murray Creek Trails.
Starting at the carpark, pass through the wooden gate and take the first left onto the Machine Track. This section features a steep climb and can be slippery after rain. After 1.8km, you'll reach a fork; continue east along the Ajax Track, which undulates along a ridge before descending toward Burkes Creek. Keep an eye out for historic mining relics along this stretch.
At 4.3km, you’ll come to a turnoff for the Inglewood Mine Track. Follow this for 300m until you reach another fork, Unfortunately the Inglewood Mine Stamping Battery track is closed at present so you will need to turn around and head back to the fork, then take a left eastwards onto the Murray Creek Gold Mine Track.
At 6km you’ll encounter a forks in the trail; continue straight. At 8.6km take the right fork, over the swing bridge along the Murray Creek Track to return to the carpark.
Lots of historic mining relics as well as a good swim spot under the swing bridge at 8.6km.
Toilets are available in Reefton at 60 Bridge Street.
With Permit
No
Moderate.
Very patchy.
Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries
Water available from small side streams or Murray Creek, however may need treating.
Wasps in summer and can be slippery after the rain.
This is a mountain biking trail so make sure to not wear in ear headphones.
The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery
31 Broadway, Reefton
https://www.thefuturedoughco.co.nz/
Good general bakery items and cups of tea
Reefton Foursquare
47 Broadway, Reefton
Good general supermarket food & snacks if taking on extra adventures in the area
Nana Ni's Pies & Takeaway
59 Broadway, Reefton
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057327195643
Coffees, 'Greasys', Burgers, Pies .... and yarns.
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