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Boyle Village - Mt Faust - Boyle Hut

Track. 1 day. Medium. One way. Created 21 September 200921 September 2009. Distance from location: 3.5km.

A great trip over the top of Mt Faust and down a spur to Boyle Hut on the St James Walkway. Makes a great weekend trip. More ▶︎

St James Walkway

Track. 5 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 19 July 201719 July 2017. Distance from location: 3.5km.

A long and easy walk on St James Station near Lewis Pass. Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud. More ▶︎

Lucretia Hut Route

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 18 December 201818 December 2018. Distance from location: 4.8km.

Lucretia biv via Nina Valley More ▶︎

Travers Peak - Trovatore - Henry Saddle

Track. 2 days. Medium. Loop track. Created 21 March 201021 March 2010. Distance from location: 4.9km.

An interesting circuit exploring the alpine tops around Lewis Pass. More ▶︎

Foleys Creek Track - Travers Peak

Track. 1 day. Medium. Return via same track. Updated 21 March 201021 March 2010. Distance from location: 4.9km.

A poled route to the summit of Travers Peak near Lewis Pass More ▶︎

Nina River

Track. 2 days. Easy. Return by the same track. Updated 11 August 201311 August 2013. Distance from location: 5.7km.

Easy tramping up a pretty river valley near Lewis Pass. More ▶︎

Rolleston Pack Track

Track. Easy. One way. Updated 21 March 201021 March 2010. Distance from location: 5.9km.

An old pack track near Lewis Pass. This is a pleasant forest walk, and an alternative to walking along the road between Deer Valley Camping Area and the St James car park. More ▶︎

Lewis Pass Tops

Track. Medium. Return by the same track. Updated 6 October 20146 October 2014. Distance from location: 7.0km.

A superb track which provides quick access to the open tops of the Lewis Pass. Allow around 1.5 hours to reach the bushline, 2.5 hours if there is alot of snow. More ▶︎

Tarn Nature Walk

Track. Easy. loop track. Updated 4 November 20054 November 2005. Distance from location: 7.1km.

A nature trail exploring the wetland plants on Lewis Pass More ▶︎

Cannibal Gorge, Ada Pass

Track. 2 days. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 4 November 20054 November 2005. Distance from location: 7.1km.

An easy overnighter through the pretty bush of Cannibal Gorge and on to the alpine views of Ada Pass. More ▶︎

Pell Stream

Track. 2 – 3 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section. Updated 18 November 202318 November. Distance from location: 7.1km.

This highly recommended valley not far from the highway west of the Lewis pass, is accessible to most people with a bit of tramping experience and a lot of common sense. The full traverse of the creek described here offers ... More ▶︎

Sylvia Flats

Track. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 4 November 20054 November 2005. Distance from location: 7.3km.

Roadside hot pools near Lewis Pass More ▶︎

St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

Track. 5 – 9 days. Medium/hard. One way. Created 8 January 20148 January 2014. Distance from location: 7.5km.

A 5-9 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and Three Tarn Pass. takes in good sections of the Travers, Sabine, Matakitaki and Maruia valleys. More ▶︎

Lewis Tops

Track. 1 – 2 days. Medium. Return by the same track. Updated 27 August 201427 August 2014. Distance from location: 7.8km.

A short climb onto the tops at Lewis Pass, providing panoramic views of the area. With camping on the valley floor nearby, the Lewis Tops are ideal for both day and overnight adventures. More ▶︎

Lewis Pass Lookout

Track. Easy. loop track. Updated 4 November 20054 November 2005. Distance from location: 7.9km.

A loop track at Lewis Pass leading to a good view of the Cannibal Gorge. More ▶︎

Te Araroa Trail

Track. 95 days. Medium. One way. Updated 19 July 201719 July 2017. Distance from location: 10km.

Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 December 2011. More ▶︎

Mueller Tarn Track

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Updated 12 September 200712 September 2007. Distance from location: 12km.

A steep but easy climb to a pretty alpine tarn near Lewis Pass More ▶︎

Rough Creek Track

Track. Medium. Return via same track. Updated 30 May 201130 May 2011. Distance from location: 15km.

The track leads up to Rough Creek Saddle from where there is a great view on Lake Christabel and the Blue Grey River. More ▶︎

Robinson Saddle

Track. 3 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 1 May 20131 May 2013. Distance from location: 15km.

Forest and tops walk in Victoria Forest Park, visiting Lake Christabel. More ▶︎

Hope-Kiwi Lodge

Track. 2 days. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 4 November 20054 November 2005. Distance from location: 17km.

Easy but dull walking along the Hope River, following the line of the Hope Fault. From the spacious hut, you can make a day trip to Charley's Point on Lake Sumner. More ▶︎

Harper Pass - Kiwi Saddle

Track. 5 – 7 days. Medium. One way. Updated 21 November 201221 November 2012. Distance from location: 17km.

A classic crossing of the Main Divide, following the deep valleys of the Hope Fault from the Arthur's Pass road to the Lewis Pass road. More ▶︎

Five Mile Creek Falls

Track. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 4 November 20054 November 2005. Distance from location: 17km.

Short track to precipitous 40m falls More ▶︎

Lake Daniells

Track. 1 – 2 days. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 18 January 200918 January 2009. Distance from location: 20km.

Lake Daniells is a tranquil, shallow lake west of Lewis Pass. The walk in is along easy, well-maintained tracks through beech forest. More ▶︎

Sluice Box

Track. Easy. Return by the same track. Updated 3 September 20143 September 2014. Distance from location: 20km.

A narrow slot cut into marble by the Maruia River on the Lake Daniell Track More ▶︎

Section: Edwards River - McArthur Track

Track. 2 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 14 November 202314 November. Distance from location: 29km.

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 ▶︎

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: 29km.

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 ▶︎

Klondyke Valley

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Created 18 March 201418 March 2014. Distance from location: 30km.

Valley track to tarns near the bushline. More ▶︎

Klondyke Spur

Track. 1 day. Medium. Return by the same track. Created 18 March 201418 March 2014. Distance from location: 30km.

A route from Rahu Saddle onto the unnamed peaks of the Victoria Range. More ▶︎

Mt Dumblane

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 5 December 20145 December 2014. Distance from location: 30km.

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 ▶︎

Maling Pass, Lake Guyon, Fowler Pass circuit

Track. 2 days. Easy/medium. Loop track with a road section. Updated 10 January 201910 January 2019. Distance from location: 30km.

This circuit is a double-crossing of the St James Range, dropping into the deep Waiau Uwha Valley. The first day's walk is part of the St James Cycle Trail and is easier, smoother walking than the second day. More ▶︎

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