St Arnaud Range Track
- 4 hr – 5 hr return by the same track
- Medium
This walk climbs steadily through beech forest to a height of over 1650 metres. Above the bushline (at 1400 m), there are spectacular views from Parachute Rocks, which gained their name from a parachute‐shaped gravel scree located just to the north. The ridge is reached at 1700m with spectacular views of the surrounding area: Wairau Valley, Mt Richmond Forest Park, Kahurangi National Park, Buller Valley and Nelson Lakes National Park. There are several tarns on the east side. Return via the same route.
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Walking time
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1 day
4 hr – 5 hr
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Distance
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6.0km |
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Type
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Return by the same track
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Grade
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Medium
The last third of the track is very steep and care must be taken. Grades explained
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Starts
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The eastern corner of Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BS25
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Altitude
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620m
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1,700m
Altitude change 1,080m
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Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/nelson-lakes-short-walks-brochure.pdfhttp://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/nelson-lakes-short-walks-brochure.pdf |
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Spectacular views from this range. The last third of this track can be hard on knees (both ascent/descent) and is exposed, especially the ridge which is narrow in places. Nice camping spots near the tarns.
ID 13451
About this track
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