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5.7 miles
Distance
234 ft
Climb
-575 ft
Descent
01:02:09
Avg time
-342 ft
Altitude change
52 ft
Altitude min
395 ft
Altitude max
394 ft
Altitude start
52 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-46.4%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,293 ft
Distance flat
01:02:09
Avg time

Charming Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westport
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130073 in Trail Running
    • #123067 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

This ride will take you through bush lined corridors, past rapids foaming with water in the Ngakawau Gorge, and over historic railway formations. There may be sharp or rusty metal remnants along the track.

Expect to dismount from time to time as you navigate the swing bridge at Mangatini Falls or when clambering up the rock steps by Irishman's tunnel.

For mountain biking enthusiasts Charming Creek was rated by the Kennett Brothers as a 3 star ride - highly recommended ride which they enjoyed.

This is a shared-use track.

source: DOC Charming Creek Website
Access Info

From Westport head north on Highway 67 for 32km's to Ngakawau. Alternatively head to Seddonville and turn right at the "Charming Creek" signpost. Follow the gravel road to the road end car park (approx. 10km's from Seddonville).

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 6, 2026 @ 6:11pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 5, 2026
 Trail only accessible from Charming Creek Road. Due to closed swing bridge near the Mangatini Falls.
Dec 31, 2022 @ 5:56pm
Dec 31, 2022
 Coming from Seddonville along Bullock Creek road, trail is open for 5.5km before the slip. Conditions are fairly dry and stable. Couple of parts...
Feb 28, 2020 @ 4:24pm
Feb 28, 2020
 Still closed, awaiting repairs at this stage.
Dec 28, 2019 @ 7:14pm
Dec 28, 2019
Still closed due to dangerous slip. Only a 10 minute option is available.
Oct 12, 2019 @ 4:03pm
Oct 12, 2019
Currently closed due to active slip. Check DOC site
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        Directions to charming-creek trailhead (-41.587010, 171.954770)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Charming Creek

        ▼ Where is Charming Creek located?
        Charming Creek is located in Westport, New Zealand. It is part of the Westport trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.58701, 171.95477.
        ▼ How hard is Charming Creek?
        Charming Creek is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Charming Creek?
        Charming Creek has 234 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 575 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 52 ft to 395 ft.
        ▼ How long is Charming Creek?
        Charming Creek is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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