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Walking Track List

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A Frame Hut

A Frame Hut

Rakaia

Push on past the Turton Saddle for a pleasant hut offering a cosy night away

Boundary Creek Hut

Boundary Creek Hut

Lake Clearwater

Thinly walled hut within the Hakatere offering stunning stars by nightfall

Cookies Hut

Cookies Hut

Rakaia

Quaint hut on Swift River giving good access to summiting peaks in the area

Emily Falls

Emily Falls

Rangitata

Easy trail through native forest leads to a picturesque waterfall

Lake Clearwater

Lake Clearwater

Lake Clearwater

Glass-like mirror reflections of the mountains on a clear windless morning

Lake Hill

Lake Hill

Lake Heron

Easy walk on private property for some stunning views towards Lake Coleridge

Longman Range

Longman Range

Lake Heron

Relaxed day trip out of Double Hut to get better views of the surrounding areas

Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia

Rangitata

Stunningly beautiful drive along the Rangitata River towards Mesopotamia

Mount Barossa

Mount Barossa

Lake Heron

Moderate hike offering good views towards the Ashburton Gorge

Mount Harper

Mount Harper

Lake Clearwater

Challenging ascent yields unparalleled vistas across all of the Ashburton Lakes

Mount Oxford

Mount Oxford

Oxford

Challenging walk yields fine views of the high alps

Mount Somers

Mount Somers

Staveley

Hard day out along endless false summits for a stunning view

Mount Tripp

Mount Tripp

Rangitata

Difficult day trip due to length of access but fine views to those that persevere

Pinnacles Hut

Pinnacles Hut

Staveley

Gateway to bouldering in Mt Somers frequented by climbing enthusiasts

Rakaia Gorge

Rakaia Gorge

Rakaia

Stunning walk in any weather, the turquoise hues will seldom disappoint

Scotts Saddle

Scotts Saddle

Staveley

Pretty ridge walk up the Mt Hutt Range from the Awa Awa Rata Reserve

Steepface Hill

Steepface Hill

Rakaia

Beautiful expansive views looking to Lake Coleridge across the Rakaia River

Tribulation Hut

Tribulation Hut

Rakaia

Cosy (cold) musterers hut giving great access to climbing the peaks in the area

Woolshed Creek Hut

Woolshed Creek Hut

Staveley

Well-maintained hut offering an exciting day trip or a comfortable overnight

Acland Falls

Acland Falls

Rangitata

Be sure to combine the waterfall with the Big Tree Walk nearby

Cameron Hut

Cameron Hut

Lake Heron

Incredible hut right underneath the Cameron Glacier

Donald Hill

Donald Hill

Rakaia

Off-track mission from Turton Saddle gives great views through to Coleridge

Emily Hill

Emily Hill

Lake Heron

Easy side-trail en-route to Manuka Hut offers a good vantage point

Lake Emily

Lake Emily

Lake Heron

An easy walk to a hidden lake; arrive early before the wind does

Leith Hill

Leith Hill

Craigieburns

Great views down to Castle Hill village and the surrounding high peaks

Manuka Hut

Manuka Hut

Lake Heron

Easily accessed hut in the Hakatere near the Manuka Range

Middle Mount Peel

Middle Mount Peel

Rangitata

Push on past Little Mount Peel on a tough ridge walk to gain finer views

Mount Catherine

Mount Catherine

Lake Heron

Stunning views towards Lake Heron and the Cameron River

Mount Hecla

Mount Hecla

Rakaia

Brilliant views of all the peaks in the Hakatere region

Mount Potts

Mount Potts

Lake Clearwater

Difficult and challenging ascent yields unparalled views to Mesopotamia

Mount Sunday

Mount Sunday

Lake Clearwater

Tourist jaunt to the kingdom of Edoras from Lord of the Rings is a must-do

Mt Somers Circuit

Mt Somers Circuit

Staveley

Pleasant 2-3 day circuit along the base of Mt Somers

Potts Hut

Potts Hut

Lake Clearwater

Stunning trail leads to a little known hut along the Potts River

Rat Hill

Rat Hill

Rakaia

Stunning views of the peaks around the Hakatere and the Rakaia River

Sharplin Falls

Sharplin Falls

Staveley

Off-track access only via rock hopping along the Bowyer Stream

Tenahaun Track

Tenahaun Track

Rangitata

Easy but stunning walk along the Rangitata Gorge offering fine views

Turtons Saddle

Turtons Saddle

Rakaia

Moderate climb takes you high above the Rakaia for some stunning views

Big Mount Peel

Big Mount Peel

Rangitata

Difficult day but magnificent views in all directions from atop the Peel Range

Coal Hill

Coal Hill

Rangitata

Magnificent views of the Two Thumb Range and the Ashburton Lakes

Double Hut

Double Hut

Lake Heron

Small quaint hut nestled within Hakatere's Manuka Range

Lake Camp

Lake Camp

Lake Clearwater

Easily accessed lake with stunning reflections on clear windless mornings

Lake Emma

Lake Emma

Lake Clearwater

Stunningly easy trail skirts the eastern edges of Lake Emma to a derelict hut

Little Mount Peel

Little Mount Peel

Rangitata

Beautiful views across the Canterbury Plains and the Peel Range

Manuka Range

Manuka Range

Lake Heron

Great loop along the Manuka Range with pretty views of the Hakatere area

Mount Alford

Mount Alford

Staveley

Moderate summit with stunning views towards Mt Somers and Mt Hutt

Mount Guy

Mount Guy

Lake Clearwater

Moderate summit offering fine views towards Lakes Clearwater and Camp

Mount Hutt

Mount Hutt

Staveley

Climb the north peak for stunning views of the Rakaia River and the high alps

Mount Pukanui

Mount Pukanui

Rangitata

Off-Track adventure yields fine views out to the Peel range and the Rangitata

Mount Taylor

Mount Taylor

Lake Heron

Majestic views all the way to Mt Cook and Mt Tasman on a clear day

Mystery Lake

Mystery Lake

Lake Clearwater

Stunning high altitude lake which can freeze in cold winters

Pyramid Peak

Pyramid Peak

Lake Heron

Amazing views towards the Arrowsmith and Wild Mans Brother Ranges

Rata Falls

Rata Falls

Rangitata

Picturesque waterfall nestled within the Peel Forest within an easy walk

Snowy Peak

Snowy Peak

Rakaia

Little known side trip beyond Washpen Falls to reach the tops

Top Hut

Top Hut

Lake Heron

Great views towards the Ashburton Peaks and the Ashburton Glacier

Washpen Falls

Washpen Falls

Rakaia

Stunning waterfall nestled in private farmland; perfect spot for a picnic

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