Lake Gunn to Falls Creek.
- 1 – 2 days one way
- Hard
A challenging day trip or overnight trip in Fiordland.
Walking time
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1 – 2 days
8 hr – 10 hr
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Distance
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8.0km |
Type
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One way
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Grade
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Hard
Bush Bashing around Lake Gunn, a steep climb upto the hanging valley of Melita Creek and a very steep descent into Falls Creek. 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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At the Head of Lake Gunn, the Milford end of the lake. |
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Ends
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Christie Falls, the one lane bridge on the Milford Road |
Maps
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NZTopo50-CB09
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Altitude
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500m
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1,309m
Altitude change 809m
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Camping Options:
At the start of your trip there is a DOC campsite next to Lake Gunn so this would be a great place to camp the night before your trip.
At the mouth of Melita Stream there is a nice spot for a tent or two and you could camp on the saddle (1309) or in the head of Melita Stream or in the head of Falls Creek.