WAIUTA TO BIG RIVER TRACK

ABOUT THIS TRACK

The Waiuta to Big River track is signposted from “Pro Road” Waiuta. It follows an old benched pack track and passes the Big River South Mine, the St George Mine and stamper battery, and other old mining sites. The track ends at Big River Hut. 

You can return via the same track or continue on to Reefton on the Big River 4WD road.

For mountain biking, it is a technical benched single track that continues on from the end of the Big River 4WD road. Expect to experience a challenging range of surfaces from mud and corduroy to mixed flowing sections and smooth, gentle downhill. There are sections where bikers may need to push/carry their bikes depending on weather and skills.

This track makes up part of the Tour Aotearoa route through Reefton.

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Muddy/soft leaf matter is slippy and can make slow going on a bike. There are lots of exposed tree roots and uneven ground that is slippy after all the recent rain. There are 3 trees across the track:

• Approx 2.2km from the main carpark at Waiuta there is a branch around head height.

• Approx 3km from the main carpark at Waiuta there are two trees with multiple branches across the track - can be climbed over but a bit of a pain with a bike.

• Approx 10.3km from the main carpark at Waiuta there is a BIG windfall of several trees completely blocking the track above Big River South. There is one big mound then a few trees - around 4 different parts to climb over in total. There were 3 of us with loaded bicycles and even with a team effort it was difficult. Take considerable care.

INFORMATION LAST UPDATED:

Track information: 14 September 2026

Photos: 14 September 2026