East West Route
Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park
- 5 – 6 days one way
- Medium
A long trail through remote, desolate high country between the Clarence River and Molesworth Recreation Reserve.
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Walking time
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5 – 6 days
41 hr – 47 hr
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Distance
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114.5km |
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Type
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One way
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Grade
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Medium
Unmarked route. 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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Kahutara car park, south of Kahutara River bridge, Inland Kaikoura Road. |
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Ends
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Sedgemere Sleepout, Wairau - Hanmer Springs Road. This is a 4WD / bike only road. Between 26 December and Easter Monday, fees are charged, payable at the Rainbow Homestead. Outside of this time, the road is locked north of Sedgemere Sleepout. |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BS26
NZTopo50-BS25 NZTopo50-BT27 NZTopo50-BT26 |
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Altitude
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500m
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1,764m
Altitude change 1,264m
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ID 9099
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