Goldsborough short walks

German Gully Pack Track

Time: 30 min one way

The track climbs out of the valley and emerges on the Scandinavian Hill Road. It passes several old gold workings.

Combine this walk with Goff's Track for a 90 minute loop walk.

Getting there: Start at the Goldborough Campsite on Stafford Loop Road, off SH 6, 17 km north of Hokitika.

Goff's Track

Time: 45 min one way

This walk branches off the longer Goldsborough Track about 15 minutes from the start. It joins the Scandinavian Hill Road after a 30 minute climb.

Combine this walk with German Gully Pack Track for a 90 minute loop walk.

Getting there: Start at the Goldborough Campsite on Stafford Loop Road, off SH 6, 17 km north of Hokitika.

Tunnel Terrace Walk

Time: 20 min loop

This a great option for kids with lots to keep them interested. Entry and exit points are via miners tail race tunnels and the track meanders through old gold workings.

Note: Tunnel no.1 on the Tunnel Terrace Walk, located closest to the carpark, is closed due to rockfall. The starting point of the walk is Tunnel no. 2, 100 m along the road, east of the carpark.

Follow all signage that is in place for your safety.

Getting there: The walk starts on Stafford Loop Road, off SH 6, 15 km north of Hokitika.

Goldsborough Campsite is on Stafford Loop Road. Turn onto Stafford Loop Road from SH 6, about 9 km north of Hokitika, or from SH 73 at Dillmanstown, 3 km south of Kumara.

Stay strictly on the tracks, as there are historic mine shafts scattered through the bush.