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Mount Somers Track

Track. 2 days. Easy/medium. One way. Updated 19 October 200519 October 2005. Distance from location: 25km.

Leading around the back of Mount Somers, an ancient volcano, this track explores a fascinating landscape with handsome grasslands and sweeping views. More ▶︎

Mt Chamberlain

Photograph. By madpom Created 17 June 200717 June 2007. Distance from location: 26km.

Mt. Chamberlain, from the ridgeline above Kokatahi Bivouac More ▶︎

Raikaia from the Butler Saddle

Photograph. By madpom Updated 21 June 200721 June 2007. Distance from location: 27km.

Raikaia River flats, from the Butler Saddle. This is an alpine route from the Raikaia to the Lawrence / Clyde / Havelock (Erwhon Downs Station). The valley opposite, across the Raikaia, is the Louper, which heads up to the Whitcombe ... More ▶︎

Butler Saddle and the Lawrence Valley

Photograph. By madpom Created 21 June 200721 June 2007. Distance from location: 27km.

The view down the Lawrence Valley from Butler Saddle. This is an alpine route from The Raikaia into the Lawrence, and thus downstream to the Clyde and Havelock, ending at Erewhon Downs Station. More ▶︎

Mt Alford

Track. 0 – 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 27 May 201327 May 2013. Distance from location: 27km.

A walk through beech forest, open farmland and alpine scrub with great views of Mt Somers, Mt Winterslow and Mt Hutt. More ▶︎

Butler Saddle

Photograph. By madpom Updated 21 June 200721 June 2007. Distance from location: 28km.

Butler Saddle from Reischek Stream. The saddle is the scree-covered col to the left of the ridge in the centre. More ▶︎

Louper Bivouac

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. Created 19 June 200719 June 2007. Distance from location: 29km.

Louper Bivouac (2 beds, matresses, tank water) is a basic bivvy on the flats of the north bank of the Raikaia River. It's about 1km downriver from the confluence with the Louper Stream, which leads to the Whitcombe Pass and ... More ▶︎

Raikaia River flats

Photograph. By madpom Created 19 June 200719 June 2007. Distance from location: 29km.

Raikaia River flats between Louper Biv and Reischek hut More ▶︎

Mount Butler

Photograph. By madpom Created 19 June 200719 June 2007. Distance from location: 29km.

Mount Butler from the Raikaia near Louper Biv / Reischek Hut More ▶︎

Pudding Hill Stream Route

Track. 1 day. Medium. One way. Updated 27 August 201427 August 2014. Distance from location: 30km.

Unmarked route along Pudding Hill Stream in Mount Hutt Forest. Combine this route with the Scotts Saddle Track for an interesting circuit. More ▶︎

Alder Track / Ridge Track / Scotts Saddle Track circuit

Track. Easy/medium. Loop track. Created 29 March 201429 March 2014. Distance from location: 30km.

A loop track in forest at the foot of Mount Hutt. Several variations are available. More ▶︎

Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park

Place. Conservation Park. 938.00km². Updated 25 February 201425 February 2014. Distance from location: 31km.

Canterbury high country park including the Two Thumb Range and large portions of Mesopotamia Station. More ▶︎

Beech in snow

Photograph. By matthew Created 13 August 200713 August 2007. Distance from location: 31km.

Scott's Track on Mt Hutt, July 2007. More ▶︎

Scott's Track in snow

Photograph. By matthew Created 13 August 200713 August 2007. Distance from location: 31km.

Mt Hutt, July 2007. More ▶︎

Steepface Hill

Track. 1 day. Medium. Return by the same track. Updated 17 February 201417 February 2014. Distance from location: 31km.

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

Scotts Saddle Track

Track. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. Updated 27 August 201427 August 2014. Distance from location: 31km.

A short climb from the Awa Awa Rata Reserve to Scotts Saddle on the Mt Hutt Skifield road. More ▶︎

Kowhai Flat

Campsite. Informal campsite (DOC). Updated 14 April 201714 April 2017. Distance from location: 32km.

A basic campsite on the banks of the Rakaia River. This campsite is commonly used for fishing trips, but is also a useful base for early starts up the Rakaia. More ▶︎

Havelock Valley

Photograph. By madpom Updated 22 June 200722 June 2007. Distance from location: 32km.

Havelock Valley, from just below The Growler (creek). The private Growler Hut is on the flats on the left beyond the 1st creek. Mistake Flats Hut is at the base of the peak in the far centre. More ▶︎

Coal Hill

Track. 1 day. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Created 2 December 20122 December 2012. Distance from location: 32km.

A steep climb with views across the Rangitata River More ▶︎

Peak Hill

Photograph. By lewshaw Created 29 July 200729 July 2007. Distance from location: 33km.

An easy day walk near Lake Coleridge,Mid Canterbury.At 1240m,it`s not `up there`,but well worth the effort and plenty of bang for your bootleather.3-4 hours return.Pic is looking over L.Coleridge toward the Craigieburn Range,with Mt Ida,Knuckles,Little Knuckles and Carriage Drive in ... More ▶︎

Peak Hill

Track. Easy/medium. Return via same track. Updated 22 March 200922 March 2009. Distance from location: 33km.

An easy walk up a small hill near Lake Coleridge with excellent views of the Rakaia river and Lake Coleridge. More ▶︎

Peak Hill

Article. By Apollo Created 10 March 200610 March 2006. Distance from location: 34km.

A great day trek with awesome views. More ▶︎