Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The West Coast of the South Island is well-known as one of the wildest and wettest regions in the entire world. The Copland Valley track is one of the most popular tramping destinations on the West Coast with its natural hot pools a strong draw. The high annual rainfall makes for some spectacular rainforest to go with the stunning mountain views, but it also makes this area one of the most dynamic in Aotearoa with flooded rivers, rockfall and land slips a frequent occurrence.
This video explores the track up the valley to help you prepare for the remote, harsh, and ever-changing conditions so that you make it home safely.
Want to do this track? Use the Plan My Walk app to build your own plan: planmywalk.nz/tracks/copland-track-to-welcome-flat-hut
or search for tracks across NZ at planmywalk.nz
Learn how to cross a river safely here: mountainsafety.org.nz/learn/skills/river-safety
Brought to you by the NZ Mountain Safety Council + their Partners + Quite Nice Films
#MakeItHomeNZ #hiking #newzealand #westcoastnewzealand #westcoast #copland #coplandvalley #coplandvalleytrack #coplandtrack #welcomeflat #welcomeflathut #hikingwestcoast
*The use of drones on all public conservation land is prohibited without the Department of Conservation’s permission. All of our filming has been granted this access and we work hard to follow all of the guidelines and requirements associated with that. Visit doc.govt.nz for more information*
The West Coast of the South Island is well-known as one of the wildest and wettest regions in the entire world. The Copland Valley track is one of the most popular tramping destinations on the West Coast with its natural hot pools a strong draw. The high annual rainfall makes for some spectacular rainforest to go with the stunning mountain views, but it also makes this area one of the most dynamic in Aotearoa with flooded rivers, rockfall and land slips a frequent occurrence.
This video explores the track up the valley to help you prepare for the remote, harsh, and ever-changing conditions so that you make it home safely.
Want to do this track? Use the Plan My Walk app to build your own plan: planmywalk.nz/tracks/copland-track-to-welcome-flat-hut
or search for tracks across NZ at planmywalk.nz
Learn how to cross a river safely here: mountainsafety.org.nz/learn/skills/river-safety
Brought to you by the NZ Mountain Safety Council + their Partners + Quite Nice Films
#MakeItHomeNZ #hiking #newzealand #westcoastnewzealand #westcoast #copland #coplandvalley #coplandvalleytrack #coplandtrack #welcomeflat #welcomeflathut #hikingwestcoast
*The use of drones on all public conservation land is prohibited without the Department of Conservation’s permission. All of our filming has been granted this access and we work hard to follow all of the guidelines and requirements associated with that. Visit doc.govt.nz for more information*
