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Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway

Ross · West Coast

0.51.1 km139 m
↑ 74 m gain↓ 31 m descenthigh 139 m
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT74 m
DURATION20 min

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The route

Good to know

A DOC dog permit is required before any dog walks here. Apply to the managing DOC office ahead of time; do not turn up with the dog first.

Usually a quiet track

About Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway

Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway is a short walk of 1.1 km, near Ross in West Coast.

Follows the old gold-era water race through regenerating bush above the Ross goldfields, past relics of the 1860s workings. It is DOC land where dogs need a DOC permit arranged before the walk, so ask the nearest DOC office first.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 74 m, and takes about 20 min to walk.

A DOC dog permit is required before any dog walks here. Arrange it with the managing DOC office ahead of your trip.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway?

Not without a DOC dog permit. A permit must be arranged from the managing DOC office before any dog walks Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway. Apply ahead of time; permits can take up to five days.

How long is Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway?

Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway is 1.1 km with roughly 74 m of climb and takes about 20 min.

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