Greenstone and Caples Tracks

The Greenstone and Caples tracks form a connected circuit through valleys filled with beech forests, tussock grasslands, and mountain streams.

The valley paths served as essential trading routes for Māori populations who traveled through the region to collect pounamu, a valued stone.

The tracks traverse through Te Wāhipounamu-South West New Zealand World Heritage Area, demonstrating the connection between land and indigenous heritage.

The four-day circuit requires six to seven hours of walking per day, with basic huts providing overnight shelter along the designated route.

The tracks support a population of takahē, rare flightless birds that have been reintroduced to their natural habitat in these valleys.

Website: http://doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/greenstone-and-caples-conservation-areas/things-to-do/greenstone-and-caples-tracks

GPS coordinates: -44.93440,168.34500

Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:43