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I found 149 results near coordinates (-42.43758795, 172.4378905).
Loch Katrine Campsite
Campsite.
Basic Campsite (DOC). 30 spaces.
Updated
1 November 20171 November 2017.
Distance from location:
37km.
Camping next to a remote lake. Camping here is free, while there are also several bookable huts.
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Upper D'Urville valley
Upper D'Urville valley, descending from Thompson Pass towards D'Urville Hut. Nelson Lakes.
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"Top" Waitahu biv
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Updated
28 April 201128 April 2011.
Distance from location:
38km.
This biv is situated in the headwaters of the Waitahu River. It is high in the scrub zone almost at the tussock line. Very few people walk in to this biv. Most visitors fly in, either chamois hunters or DOC ...
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Mackenzie Bivvy
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Updated
29 December 201529 December 2015.
Distance from location:
38km.
Located in the East Branch of Mackenzie Stream, north of the Hurunui River. Canvas bunks.
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Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist
January 2008.
A seven day epic up and over Lake Angelus from Speargrass Hut, then up the Sabine River, over Waiau Pass, Lake Thompson, Thompson Pass, down the D'Urville, back to Speargrass Hut and then out over Robert Ridge. Two days ...
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Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes
A good summer camping spot at Lake Thompson in the Nelson Lakes. This lake is at 1700m, at the head of the Waiau valley, and 50m below Thompson Pass into the upper D'Urville Valley.
2-4 hours from Caroline Creek Hut ...
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Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes
A good summer camping spot at Lake Thompson in the Nelson Lakes. This lake is at 1700m, at the head of the Waiau valley, and 50m below Thompson Pass into the upper D'Urville Valley.
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Hanmer, Esk Station, Ridgeline above Lake Taylor
working station, unmarked route, very steep walk,
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Lake Taylor Campsite
Campsite.
Standard Campsite (DOC). 15 spaces.
Created
1 November 20171 November 2017.
Distance from location:
41km.
Open, grassy campsite on the shores of Lake Taylor, the gateway to Lake Sumner Forest Park.
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Three Mile Stream Circuit
Track.
2 – 4 days. Medium. Loop track.
Updated
18 January 201818 January 2018.
Distance from location:
41km.
A loop around Macs Knob next to Lake Sumner. This route makes for a long overnight trip.
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Mackenzie Hut
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Created
1 December 20091 December 2009.
Distance from location:
42km.
Located near the head of Mackenzie Stream north of the Hurunui River.
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Lake Constance
Looking south across the lake to Waiau Pass. The southern end of the lake is dammed by an ancient, massive slip.
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Sabine Valley - Blue Lake - D'Urville Valley
Track.
4 – 5 days. Medium. Circuit.
Updated
7 December 20057 December 2005.
Distance from location:
45km.
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 ...
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Blue Lake, Nelson Lakes
Blue Lake in the Nelson lakes. Viewed from the moraine wall below Lake Constance.
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Blue Lake Hut
This hut is located next to the cold but pretty Blue Lake just north of Waiau Pass.
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Blue Lake
Track.
2 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Created
3 January 20063 January 2006.
Distance from location:
46km.
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.
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Waitohi Reserve Camp Ground
Campsite.
Basic Campsite (Not applicable).
Created
1 November 20171 November 2017.
Distance from location:
47km.
Small campground next to the Lake Sumner Road. Grassy camping space, access to the river, and two very cute log cabins.
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Wheel Creek hut
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Created
29 August 201029 August 2010.
Distance from location:
48km.
Located on a flat amongst beech forest in the headwaters of Wheel Creek a tributary of the Maruia River. It is a shortish walk from the hut up to the tussock & rock of the Victoria Range.
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Big River Dam
Track.
Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Created
27 June 201927 June 2019.
Distance from location:
48km.
Short route from the Big River goldmining town site up to the old dam in open tussock flats.
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Kirwans Track
Track.
2 – 3 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
5 March 20185 March 2018.
Distance from location:
48km.
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 ...
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Plata Col / Balaclava Saddle
Plata Col from Balaclava Saddle. Balaclava saddle is a good route from the Havelock into the McCauley. To the south, two options exist: decending NE Gorge Creek to reach the lower McCauley and roadend, or sidling to Plata Col and ...
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Big River - Inangahua Track
Track.
2 – 3 days. Medium. Loop with brief road section.
Updated
27 June 201927 June 2019.
Distance from location:
49km.
Faded gold miners' trails into the remains of the Big River gold town, past old stamper batteries, rails, mines and buildings.
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Inangahua River
Track.
Easy. Return via road or riverbed.
Updated
16 November 200516 November 2005.
Distance from location:
50km.
Short loop following the remains of the Progress water race along the Inangahua river to Deep Creek, returning via the riverbed or the road.
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Big River - Rainy Creek route
Track.
1 day. Hard. One way.
Updated
27 June 201927 June 2019.
Distance from location:
50km.
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.
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Big River Track
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
19 June 201919 June 2019.
Distance from location:
50km.
Following the line of the old road from Waiuta to Big River, this is an easy forest walk between goldmining ghost towns.
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