10 October 2026
Cloudy wish showers increasing this afternoon, mainly inland where some may be heavy and thundery. Northeasterlies developing this morning.
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Walking track
Victoria Forest Park
Follow Awarau or Larry River to get to the historic Caledonian Goldmine.
Distance
4 km
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Weather outlook
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
10 October 2026
Cloudy wish showers increasing this afternoon, mainly inland where some may be heavy and thundery. Northeasterlies developing this morning.
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, easing in the afternoon, clearing early evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon, easing in the evening.
12 October 2026
Mainly fine, rain at night. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Light winds.
14 October 2026
Rain with heavy falls, easing in the evening. Northerlies, dying out in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Larrys Creek Track is an easy walking trail that passes through Victoria Forest Park in the West Coast region of New Zealand. The track follows the meandering Awarau or Larry River and leads to the Caledonian Mine, a historic gold mine. Passing through beech forest, it takes about an hour and a half to complete. The remnants of the steam engine and quartz stamping battery at the Caledonian Mine provide a glimpse into the area's rich gold mining history.
Crossing the river requires careful attention. The Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre or the Reefton Visitor Information Centre can provide additional details.
To get to the starting point of the trail, take the forestry road that turns off the Reefton highway SH69 just over the Awarau or Larry River bridge, 16 km north of Reefton. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. As the end of the road is not in google maps, however, you'll need to keep driving another 3.5km to the end of the 4WD road.
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.