Queenstown to Wanaka options
Hi,
I am planning a trip to the South Island next February (it's been an annual trip for the past 2 years).
We're exploring ways to go from QT to Wanaka. The two routes I've come up with so far are:
- Arrowtown - Macetown - Matatapu track - Wanaka (60km-ish)
or
- Wanaka - Cascade saddle - Rees or Dart Valley - Glenorchy
Does anyone have any opinions on these?
I've read that Cascade Saddle needs to be done from Aspiring Hut to Dart hut, as the Pylon is too steep to descent in reverse.
Which is the more stunning route?
Thanks, Ian
21 comments
yup you can point a camera uphill or downhill, but without something in the background to add context, it can be hard to tell just how steep a slope is.
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| Forum | Tracks, routes, and huts |
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| Started by | Ultrakid |
| On | 24 February 2018 |
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