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I found 142 results near coordinates (-43.49291, 171.15680).
Upper Whitcombe River at Neave Hut
The upper Whitcombe River at Neave Hut, just 5km from its headwaters at the Whitcombe Pass. The track to the pass consists of boulder-hopping along the river bed until the tussock-line is reached.
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Forest Creek. Bullock Bow Saddle, Bush Stream circuit
Track.
2 – 4 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section.
Updated
7 May 20117 May 2011.
Distance from location:
37km.
3 day circuit (1 full day) involving retired pastoral lease runs. Middle section especially attractive as it traverses unfolding rolling country parallel to Bush Stream. Part of this route follows Te Araroa and includes 3 former musterers' huts in the ...
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Neave Hut
Hut.
Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Created
19 June 200719 June 2007.
Distance from location:
37km.
Neave Hut (6 bunks, matresses, stream water, stove, limited firewood) is a comfortable forestry-style hut in the upper Whitcombe Valley, some 5km below the Whitcombe Pass. It can be a cold place: the evening sun blocked by the glaciers atop ...
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Dry Acheron Track
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
3 February 20143 February 2014.
Distance from location:
38km.
Follow the Dry Acheron Stream to the summit of Big Ben (1416m).
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Balaclava Saddle
The ascent to Balaclava Saddle between The Growler (Havelock) and NE Gorge Creek (McCauley). The saddle is a good alpine route from the Havelock to the McCauley. Sidling west from the saddle to Plata Col and descending Tomms Creek is ...
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Cave Camp
Rock bivouac.
Created
23 July 201423 July 2014.
Distance from location:
39km.
Located on the Whitcombe Track, on river flats just beneath the confluence with the Wilkinson River. The biv affords a good view of Mount Evans. A plaque in the biv commemorates Norman Dowling, who died on his second ascent.
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Mt Peel
Track.
1 day. Medium/hard. One way.
Created
5 March 20075 March 2007.
Distance from location:
39km.
A fantastic day trip either as a there-and-back trip from Little Mt Peel or as a round-trip from Mt Peel Station.
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Bevernage Biv
Rock bivouac.
Created
23 July 201423 July 2014.
Distance from location:
39km.
Small overhangs that are reportedly next to useless. Located on Seddon Creek near an ice lake below Mount Evans.
A suggested alternative is a large boulder in Walcott Creek at 800m.
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Bracken Snowfield / Wilkinson Glacier
Bracken Snowfield / Wilkinson Glacier, from the Prices Flat - Wilkinson Hut track. In the Whitcombe River valley, Westland.
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Sibbald Range
Sibbald Range from Plata Col. This is an alpine route between the Havelock and Macauley via either Camp Creek, or The Growler
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Lakes Ida and Catherine
Track.
Easy. Return by the same track.
Created
29 April 201429 April 2014.
Distance from location:
41km.
A landscape of small glacial lakes near Lake Coleridge.
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Adams Wilderness Area
Place.
Wilderness Area. 465.87km2.
Created
11 February 201411 February 2014.
Distance from location:
41km.
This wilderness area includes the Adams and Wilberg Ranges behind Harihari, through to the Butler Range east of the Main Divide. The area is bounded by the Perth River in the south and the Wanganui River in the north.
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Rakaia Gorge Walkway
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Updated
28 May 201128 May 2011.
Distance from location:
41km.
Following the edge of the Rakaia Gorge, this track crosses volcanic lava flows and provides panoramic views of the river and the Canterbury Plains.
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Mount Ida
Mt. Ida is easily reached as a sidetrip to the Cass saddle/Lagoon saddle track near Arthur's pass. Just follow the 4WD track along the Harper valley and you will soon see it. On the true left side of the Harper ...
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Little Mount Peel
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
1 March 20101 March 2010.
Distance from location:
43km.
A popular walk at the edge of the Canterbury Plains
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Tristram Harper Memorial Hut
Hut.
Shelter (DOC).
Updated
1 March 20101 March 2010.
Distance from location:
43km.
A small enclosed shelter perched near the summit of Little Mount Peel.
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Red Hill from Trig M
Red Hill (1641m) is the highest peak to the right. The Lyndon Road winds past Lake Lyndon to Lake Coleridge in the distant valley.
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Red Hill
Track.
1 day. Medium. Loop track.
Updated
4 February 20084 February 2008.
Distance from location:
44km.
A largely untracked route up Red Hill (1,641m), with magnificent views of Lake Coleridge, and the surrounding foothills. This loop is notable for the variety of alpine flora.
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North Opuha Hut and Conservation Area
MTB accessible small apron of land under DoC, gained through tenure review. Has charming cosy 4 person hut with excellent woodstove. Often accessed by hunters and MTBers.
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Pratia macrodon
This creeper was found growing around rocks and at the edges of stony areas on Red Hill.
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Acland Falls
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Created
19 April 200319 April 2003.
Distance from location:
44km.
Short forest walk to a small but pretty 15m waterfall.
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Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Place.
Conservation Park. 210.00km2.
Updated
9 February 20149 February 2014.
Distance from location:
44km.
This park incorporates the Torlesse and Big Ben Ranges either side of Porter's Pass. The Torlesse Gap is a prominent feature visible from Christchurch.
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Prices Flat Hut (historic)
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
Created
19 June 200719 June 2007.
Distance from location:
44km.
The historic Prices Flat Hut is better looked at than slept in. It is a beutiful slab hut, with an iron roof and chimney, located on expansive flats in the Whitcombe valley. Inside are table and 4 beds, all made ...
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Prices Flat Hut (historic)
Prices Flat Hut (historic) - in the Whitcombe Valley, Westland. A place full of character, and full of sandflies. A new(er) forestry-style hut provides more comfortable (sandfly free) accomodation 500m upstream.
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Allan's Track
Track.
Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
20 November 200520 November 2005.
Distance from location:
45km.
Longer Peel Forest walk climbing onto the slopes of Little Mount Peel, with views across the plains.
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Rata Falls
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Created
19 April 200319 April 2003.
Distance from location:
45km.
Follow a narrow gorge to 13m falls.
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Big Tree Walk
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Updated
29 May 201129 May 2011.
Distance from location:
45km.
Easy walk through Mills Bush in Peel Forest, passing large specimens of totara.
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