Trotters Gorge – Information and Trips Library

Scope:

This page of club tramps and hikes covers trips on the North Coast north of Dunedin City, Waitati involving club trips to Trotter Gorge. (map)

Background Information:

Road distances from Mosgiel carpark.

TRTC Grading Information – trips incorporating these tracks are generally given a TRTC grading of about 3. This is indicative only, as trips can be allocated a higher or lesser grading depending on the route taken. For more detailed analysis refer to Grading Information.

How To Get There:

Take SH1 North and at the end of the Katiki Straight (before Moeraki) turn left onto Horse Range Road. Follow this road to Trotters Gorge Road and turn right onto Trotters Gorge Road continue on to the DOC Scenic Reserve for parking and toilets.

Links to tramps and hikes in this area:

09/04/2025. Trotters Gorge. Grade 3. Trampers.  Leaders: Neil Hodgkin and Sarah McCormack.

Bus Trip: Trotters Gorge. 2022 – 2003 (4 trips, 2 with reports and photos, 1 with phots only, 1 with no report or photos)
Horse Range, Trotters Gorge. 2004 (1 trip, photos only)