Hiking in West Coast

Go hiking in West Coast with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 45 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in West Coast.

No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.

Get a top hiking trail recommendation in West Coast from one of our 7 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 45 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!

Hiking Destinations in West Coast

60 routes · Ski Touring · Alpine Climbing · Hiking

Hiking Routes in West Coast

The Paparoa Track

A multi-day hike that takes in rainforests, alpine peaks and breathtaking views aplenty.

Difficult Hiking

Distance: 51 km
Ascent: 2.4 km
Descent: 2.1 km

The Heaphy Track

One of New Zealand's most challenging Great Walks, the Heaphy Track is a stunning multi-day hike through diverse terrain.

Difficult Hiking

Distance: 74 km
Ascent: 2.1 km
Descent: 2.3 km

Alex Knob Track

A challenging, but rewarding, track up to Alex Knob, with its stunning views over the Franz Josef Glacier.

Difficult Hiking

Distance: 15 km
Ascent: 1.1 km
Descent: 1.1 km

Copland Valley Track

Explore the south island’s wild west coast with this 2 day out-and-back adventure.

Difficult Hiking

Distance: 47 km
Ascent: 1.6 km
Descent: 1.6 km

Brodrick Pass route

A true Kiwi Wilderness experience and crossing of the Southern Alps.

Extreme Hiking

Distance: 21 km
Ascent: 1.3 km
Descent: 1.6 km

Copland Pass - the modern route

Copland / Fitzgerald Pass is a challenging alpine crossing of the Southern Alps from the Hooker Valley to the Copland Valley. It follows the Jubilee Route over Fitzgerald Pass which is the modern alternative to the historic Copland Pass route across the Main Divide.

Extreme Hiking