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Section: Lake Guyon - Fowler Pass

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 10 January 201910 January 2019. Distance from location: 31km.

A route connecting the Waiau Uwha and Waiau Toa (Clarence) valleys, from Lake Guyon junction on the St James Cycle Trail to Tophouse Road at Fowler Hut. More ▶︎

Edwards River, Lake Guyon, Fowler Pass circuit

Track. 3 days. Easy/medium. Loop track with a road section. Updated 10 January 201910 January 2019. Distance from location: 31km.

This circuit explores the southern portion of the St James Cycle Trail, explores the historic farm country around Lake Guyon and Stanley Vale, and skipping back to Tophouse Road over the rougher terrain of Fowler Pass. More ▶︎

Waiau - Clarence Pass Lake Tennyson Circuit

Track. 4 – 5 days. Medium/hard. Loop track. Updated 15 April 201015 April 2010. Distance from location: 32km.

A challenging 4-5 day circuit in the St. James Conservation Area / Nelson Lakes National Park featuring two alpine pass crossings and some unmarked track route finding. Starts and ends at Lake Tennyson and can be done in either direction. More ▶︎

Section: Edwards River - McArthur Track

Track. 2 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 14 November 202314 November. Distance from location: 33km.

The southernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail, between Tophouse Road and the Lake Guyon junction on the Waiau Uwha River. Currently the McArthur bridge is missing completely so you can only go as far north as the site ... More ▶︎

Section: Maling Pass - Moki Track

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 10 January 201910 January 2019. Distance from location: 34km.

The northernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail, between Lake Tennyson and the Lake Guyon junction on the Waiau Uwha River. More ▶︎

Mt Dumblane

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 5 December 20145 December 2014. Distance from location: 35km.

An alternative to the more popular Mt Isobel at Hanmer Springs, this track is an easy climb with a reward of great views over the Hanmer Basin and Jacks Pass. Shown on topo maps as Mt Dumblane which is the ... More ▶︎

Jollie Brook - Gabriel Stream

Track. 2 days. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 3 May 20103 May 2010. Distance from location: 38km.

An easy circuit on the eastern side of Lake Sumner. Tussock flats, beech forest, flat walking. More ▶︎

Mount Isobel

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track.. Created 20 March 200620 March 2006. Distance from location: 39km.

A brief climb to the peak behind Hanmer Springs. More ▶︎

Sabine Valley - Blue Lake - D'Urville Valley

Track. 4 – 5 days. Medium. Circuit. Updated 7 December 20057 December 2005. Distance from location: 40km.

A circuit along neighbouring valleys at the hear of Lake Rotoroa, passing the picturesque Blue Lake, and crossing Moss Pass. Moss Pass is most easily crossed from east to west. Walking time can be reduced substantially by using boat transport ... More ▶︎

Hurunui Hot Springs

Track. 2 – 3 days. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 12 June 200912 June 2009. Distance from location: 41km.

An overnight trip to a good hot pool near Lake Sumner. More ▶︎

Blue Lake

Track. 2 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Created 3 January 20063 January 2006. Distance from location: 41km.

Blue Lake is a small, pretty lake dammed by boulders at the head of the Sabine Valley. Beyond is Lake Constance and Waiau Pass. This track is avalanche-prone in winter and spring after snowfall or rain. More ▶︎

Kirwans Track

Track. 2 – 3 days. Easy/medium. Loop track. Updated 5 March 20185 March 2018. Distance from location: 42km.

This classic circuit explore Reefton's gold history, starting from the site of the Capleston gold town and leading up to a spectacular hut on Kirwans Hill. Visit an open cast mine site with aerial ropeway, and a large quartz stamper ... More ▶︎

Big River Dam

Track. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Created 27 June 201927 June 2019. Distance from location: 43km.

Short route from the Big River goldmining town site up to the old dam in open tussock flats. More ▶︎

Big River - Inangahua Track

Track. 2 – 3 days. Medium. Loop with brief road section. Updated 27 June 201927 June 2019. Distance from location: 43km.

Faded gold miners' trails into the remains of the Big River gold town, past old stamper batteries, rails, mines and buildings. More ▶︎

Inangahua River

Track. Easy. Return via road or riverbed. Updated 16 November 200516 November 2005. Distance from location: 43km.

Short loop following the remains of the Progress water race along the Inangahua river to Deep Creek, returning via the riverbed or the road. More ▶︎

Big River - Rainy Creek route

Track. 1 day. Hard. One way. Updated 27 June 201927 June 2019. Distance from location: 44km.

An old route from the Big River goldmining ghost town out to SH7 and the Inangahua River. This route follows faded trails that may be overgrown or completely gone. More ▶︎

Big River Track

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 19 June 201919 June 2019. Distance from location: 44km.

Following the line of the old road from Waiuta to Big River, this is an easy forest walk between goldmining ghost towns. More ▶︎

Three Mile Stream Circuit

Track. 2 – 4 days. Medium. Loop track. Updated 18 January 201818 January 2018. Distance from location: 46km.

A loop around Macs Knob next to Lake Sumner. This route makes for a long overnight trip. More ▶︎

Travers-Sabine

Track. 4 – 7 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section. Updated 25 May 201125 May 2011. Distance from location: 48km.

Two river valleys linked by a straightforward alpine saddle at 1800m More ▶︎

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