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Hike to the Mt. Brown Hut and Mt. Brown Summit
Kokatahi, New Zealand
5 mi
/ 3937 ft gain
This trail is unique in that it is community run, solely by volunteers.
The track starts at a signposted car park just short of an hour east of Hokitika. From here the fairly short, but steep track climbs just over 1000m through native bush following a marked and well trodden trail. About half an hour from the hut the trail breaks out above the tree line. The beautifully situated hut is found ...
Explore Hokitika Gorge
Kokatahi, New Zealand
4.0
From the carpark follow the signs to the gorge. The trail goes through the forest for approximately 10 minutes downhill before reaching the swing bridge which spans the gorge. After the bridge you can continue walking down to another viewing platform and opportunity to go further down, closer to the water. Return to the car park via the same trail.
Climb Mount B'Limit
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
6 mi
/ 4000 ft gain
Begin your adventure by hiking up the Temple Basin Ski Field access trail. Continue beyond the Ski huts to the upper basin below Mt Temple and B'Limit. Continue hiking under the rope tows to the saddle where the views will surly take your breath away.Once at the saddle mount the ridge-top to climbers right and ascend the crest on ledges and choss. Climbing is class 3-4 and exposed in places. T...
Stay at Carroll Hut
Otira, New Zealand
1.6 mi
/ 2296.6 ft gain
This hike begins at a hidden parking lot just North/East of Kelly's Creek, about 2km north of Otira, drive carefully through to the car park and trailhead, a gravel lot with a latrine, near the creek.
Once ready, begin the hike, to the west. In the first 5 minutes you'll cross a small tributary, once across look for the orange triangle trail markers, and follow signs for Carroll Hut/Kelly Sa...
Hike to Mount Aicken Summit
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
5.0
3 mi
/ 3608.9 ft gain
The trail starts at the carpark to the famous Devils Punchbowl Falls and heads up towards the falls themselves before taking a turn up and to the right. You'll pass through the forest before the trees lower in height and you'll have amazing views across to the south over to Mount Rolleston and Avalanche Peak. The tree line will take around 2 hours to get to and after that you're into the real s...
Backpack to Lake Mavis
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
16.8 mi
/ 3937 ft gain
DAY 1Greyneys Shelter (SH73) – Goat Pass - 5h / 9km (5.6mi) / +400m (1300ft) The route starts here, near Greyneys Shelter on SH73, 5 km (3.1mi) south of Arthur’s Pass Village. You will need to cross Bealey River after it meets the Mingha River, but don't try to cross the river if the Bealey River is too high.Once you have crossed the Bealy River, follow the Mingha riverbed (a few river crossin...
Hike to Devils Punchbowl Falls, Arthur's Pass
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
4.5
1.2 mi
/ 492.1 ft gain
An awesome 1 hr return walk in natural New Zealand bush. At the apex of the track is the fantastic Devils Punchbowl Falls with water constantly plummeting 131 metres off of the edge of the hill face above which can be seen from the main road through Arthur's Pass. Very well signed and easy to find, an adventure for everyone visiting the area.
Hike up Avalanche Peak
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
4.0
6.2 mi
/ 3444.9 ft gain
There are actually two trails leading up to the summit: the Avalanche Peak Track and Scott's Track. The former begins at the Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre while the latter begins down the main road, across from the Devil's Punchbowl Falls (less than 1 km south of the visitor centre). Both trails begin steeply through dense forest and don't allow for many views early on. The trails are rugged at ...
Hike the Temple Basin Ski Field
Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
4.0
4.3 mi
/ 3300 ft gain
Arthur's Pass National Park is an extraordinary area of New Zealand's South Island, nearly untouched, with accessible trails into the mountain pass, which is part of New Zealand's "Southern Alps". This trail leads into the free ski camp, a basin that allows for good speed and access. The hike gains elevation rapidly and weather dependent can require proper snow and ice attire. The easier aspect...
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