Harper Pass route

  • 4 – 5 days one way
  • Medium

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This route takes in the North Western corner of Arthurs's Pass and finishes up in Lewis Pass at windy point. It can be done in four or five days and there are plenty of huts to stay at.

Harper Pass route: Key information
Walking time
4 – 5 days
24 hr – 30 hr
Distance
60.0km
Type
One way
One way
Grade
Medium
Crossing of the Otira and Taramakau rivers is not bridged and can be challenging Grades explained
Bookings
No bookings — open access
No — open access
Harper Pass route: Find it
Starts
Aickens, Arthur's Pass
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Ends
Windy Point, Lewis Pass
Maps
NZTopo50-BU21
NZTopo50-BU20
NZTopo50-BU23
Harper Pass route: More information
Link
www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/arthurs-pass/activities/http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/national-parks/arthurs-pass/activities/
Map
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About this track

Added 25 June 2010 by shoda504shoda504. 2 revisions, most recently 31 May 2011 by iangeorgeiangeorge.
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