On-leadHard
Coopers Creek to Wharfdale Hut via Wharfdale Track
Oxford · Canterbury · Point to Point
↑ 556 m gain↓ 384 m descenthigh 758 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE20.1 km
ASCENT556 m
DURATION6.5–7 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 8
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Coopers Creek to Wharfdale Hut via Wharfdale Track
Near Oxford in Canterbury, Coopers Creek to Wharfdale Hut via Wharfdale Track runs 20.1 km as a point-to-point.
Expect hard going, with around 556 m of climb, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 6.5–7 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 8 reviews.