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Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

This park incorporates the Torlesse and Big Ben Ranges either side of Porter's Pass. The Torlesse Gap is a prominent ...   More ▶︎
Benmore

Benmore

A seldom used track to a cosy hut in the Benmore range   More ▶︎

Inchs' Hut

Rustic beech framed hut with tin cladding and roof built in 1973 I think by Gordon, Harold and one other ...   More ▶︎

Annavale Circuit from Benmore Hut

A new track enabling a circuit as a day trip or an easy weekend trip. Plenty of tracks to explore ...   More ▶︎
Benmore Hut

Benmore Hut

3 person little hut installed by Malvern Deerstalkers in 1975.   More ▶︎
Benmore Hut

Benmore Hut

Freshly painted Benmore Hut, June 2015.   More ▶︎
Benmore Hut

Benmore Hut

Short walk to a deerstalkers' hut in Thirteen Mile Bush.   More ▶︎
Thirteen Mile Bush

Thirteen Mile Bush

Beech forest on the walk into Benmore Hut.   More ▶︎
Steepface Hill

Steepface Hill

A vigorous climb to a summit on the Mount Hutt Range. Spectacular views across the Rakaia River, Lake Coleridge, and ...   More ▶︎
Rakaia Valley

Rakaia Valley

Afternoon sun on Steepface Hill, beneath point 1488.   More ▶︎
Steepface Hill

Steepface Hill

The final stretch from 1540m.   More ▶︎
Red Hill

Red Hill

A largely untracked route up Red Hill (1,641m), with magnificent views of Lake Coleridge, and the surrounding foothills. This loop ...   More ▶︎
Steepface Hill Summit

Steepface Hill Summit

Looking south toward Mount Hutt (2185m).   More ▶︎
Lake Lyndon from Trig M

Lake Lyndon from Trig M

Beyond is Mount Lyndon and the Craigieburn Range.   More ▶︎
Trig M

Trig M

Looking west toward Lake Coleridge.   More ▶︎
Trig M

Trig M

An easy climb through subalpine scrub to a windy summit.   More ▶︎
Red Hill from Trig M

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 ...   More ▶︎

Kowhai Flat

A basic campsite on the banks of the Rakaia River. This campsite is commonly used for fishing trips, but is ...   More ▶︎

Mt Lyndon

Day trip of moderate ascent of 650 m hill overlooking Lake Lyndon near Porters Pass. Route goes via low open ...   More ▶︎
Peak Hill

Peak Hill

A great day trek with awesome views.   More ▶︎
Along the top

Along the top

Very exposed and windy   More ▶︎
Mt Hutt and the Rakaia river

Mt Hutt and the Rakaia river

From Peak Hill   More ▶︎
Lake Coleridge

Lake Coleridge

View from 'nearly the top'   More ▶︎
About 1/8 of the way

About 1/8 of the way

A slow slog up peak hill - view of Lake Coleridge and the Rakaia river.   More ▶︎
Peak Hill base

Peak Hill base

A deceptive looking place . . .   More ▶︎
Near Trig M, Porter's Pass

Near Trig M, Porter's Pass

July 2009.   More ▶︎
Lobelia roughii

Lobelia roughii

This tiny plant was widespread on Red Hill scree slopes   More ▶︎
Stellaria roughii

Stellaria roughii

Scree near Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Foggy Peak

Foggy Peak

The climb up Foggy Peak follows Foggy Peak Ridge from the Porter's Pass road summit (visible lower right) to a ...   More ▶︎
Geranium sessilifolium

Geranium sessilifolium

Shingle river flats below Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Epilobium

Epilobium

Low shingle river flats beneath Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Red Hill (1641m)

Red Hill (1641m)

This hill just east of Lake Coleridge is a good day walk. Viewed from near Trig M, Porter's Pass.   More ▶︎
Black Hill (2067m)

Black Hill (2067m)

Just south of Lake Coleridge. Viewed from Trig M near Porter's Pass.   More ▶︎
Blue Hill

Blue Hill

From near Trig M, Porter's Pass.   More ▶︎
Dusk, Porter's Pass

Dusk, Porter's Pass

Near Trig M, July 2009.   More ▶︎
Dusk, Porter's Pass

Dusk, Porter's Pass

Near Trig M, July 2009.   More ▶︎
Foggy Peak

Foggy Peak

From near point 1170, Porter's Pass, July 2009.   More ▶︎
Pentachondra pumila

Pentachondra pumila

These mats covered much of the ground on a low ridge near Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Alpine cicada

Alpine cicada

Scree-filled basin, Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Acaena glabra

Acaena glabra

Scree-filled basin, Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Schizeilama hydrocotyloides

Schizeilama hydrocotyloides

Scree-filled basin, Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Pratia macrodon

Pratia macrodon

This creeper was found growing around rocks and at the edges of stony areas on Red Hill.   More ▶︎

Castle Hill Peak

Straightforward alpine walk with great views.   More ▶︎
Coprosma atropurpurea

Coprosma atropurpurea

This Coprosma is very different from the native tree Coprosmas, but bears strikingly pretty, glassy berries. High in an alpine ...   More ▶︎
Gentiana montana

Gentiana montana

A particularly showy specimen, growing in a herbfield on Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Scree buttercup (Ranunculus crithmifolius)

Scree buttercup (Ranunculus crithmifolius)

Located on scree just east of Red Hill.   More ▶︎
Epilobium pycnostachyum

Epilobium pycnostachyum

Quite variable in colour from red to green, and scattered widely on scree at the saddle east of Red Hill.   More ▶︎