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Camp Saddle / Lyndon Saddle circuit

Camp Saddle

Camp Saddle

The view south, down Camp Stream, Craigieburn Range.   More ▶︎
Camp Saddle / Lyndon Saddle spur

Camp Saddle / Lyndon Saddle spur

Once up on Camp Saddle, it's a straightforward ridge cruise following the arc to the left.   More ▶︎
Dry beech forest

Dry beech forest

Mistletoe Track, Craigieburn Forest.   More ▶︎
Mount Wall

Mount Wall

A circuit from the Broken River locked gate up onto the Craigieburn Range, along to Mount Wall, and down. Points ...   More ▶︎
Camp Saddle / Lyndon Saddle spur

Camp Saddle / Lyndon Saddle spur

Scree slope leading down to Lyndon Saddle and Helicopter Hill. Over the highway is the yellow Broken Hill, with the ...   More ▶︎

Craigieburn Shelter campsite

Popular campsite on the banks of Cave Stream in Craigieburn Forest Park, with a number of easy walking tracks nearby. ...   More ▶︎
Helicopter Hill Circuit

Helicopter Hill Circuit

This circuit in Craigieburn Forest Park knits together several different tracks, and visits the summit of Helicopter Hill (1256m).   More ▶︎
Beech flowers

Beech flowers

Bright red mountain beech flowers on Helicopter Hill, Craigieburn Forest.   More ▶︎
Helicopter Hill

Helicopter Hill

From Lyndon Saddle, the climb to the small summit is quick and easy (1256m).   More ▶︎
Craigieburn Forest Park

Craigieburn Forest Park

A small park south of Arthur's Pass National Park including a series of ski fields. Highest point: 2141m (Mt Avoca).   More ▶︎
Dawn, Craigieburn Range.

Dawn, Craigieburn Range.

Broken River Ski Area in summer.   More ▶︎
Mount Wall

Mount Wall

1874m peak on the Craigieburn Range. The Broken River Ski Club occupies the valley to the right.   More ▶︎
Mount Wall, Craigieburn Range

Mount Wall, Craigieburn Range

Day walk to a summit overlooking the Broken River Ski Area.   More ▶︎
Bush toilet

Bush toilet

I found this toilet when I was camping at the start of the Cass saddle track and thought it would ...   More ▶︎
Cass Saddle

Cass Saddle

Looking across the Cass Saddle from ridge on North Side.   More ▶︎
Cass-Lagoon Saddle

Cass-Lagoon Saddle

This classic route from Cass to Cora Lynn Road circles the Black Range to form an open loop, and a ...   More ▶︎
Cass Saddle

Cass Saddle

From the car park at the east end of the Cass road bridge, follow the vehicle track next to the ...   More ▶︎
Cass-Lagoon Saddle

Cass-Lagoon Saddle

Cass Lagoon Saddle Loop over two days   More ▶︎
Cass Saddle Hut

Cass Saddle Hut

... Heavy summer snow on New Year's Eve!   More ▶︎
Cass Saddle Hut

Cass Saddle Hut

Cass Saddle Hut, when I arrived, then, the morning after...   More ▶︎
Cass Saddle Hut

Cass Saddle Hut

An old Forest Service hut on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track, built in 1953. The hut is located just below the ...   More ▶︎
Cave Stream

Cave Stream

An exciting walk through a twisty limestone cave near Castle Hill.   More ▶︎
Hogs Back Circuit

Hogs Back Circuit

Great views of the Cass basin and surrounding mountain ranges.   More ▶︎
Hogs Back Circuit

Hogs Back Circuit

A variation of the Hogsback mountain bike track. The mtb track is roughly marked as s-d-c-t. The walking circuit is ...   More ▶︎
Castle Hill

Castle Hill

not much of a tramp, but worth a look. Flock hill.   More ▶︎
Complete and Final Version of Craigieburn Double Crossing

Complete and Final Version of Craigieburn Double Crossing

Double crossing of the Craigieburn Range from Hogs Back MTB trail over to Hamilton Hut, then return via Mt Cheeseman ...   More ▶︎
Double Crossing of Craigieburn Range

Double Crossing of Craigieburn Range

Queens Birthday weekend trip, combined with scenic tour down the Harper to Mystery Tarn, on the Clay Range.   More ▶︎
View of Torlesse Gap from the west

View of Torlesse Gap from the west

The well recognised landmark on the Torlesse Range can easily be seen from the top of Broken Hill in the ...   More ▶︎

Broken River Hut via Cave Stream

Alternative route to Broken River Hut. Land owners' permission needed.   More ▶︎
Cave Stream

Cave Stream

Limestone jumble just downstream of the cave.   More ▶︎

Hog's Back Track

https://www.craigieburntrails.org.nz/tracks/hogs-back-track/   More ▶︎
Hamilton Hut

Hamilton Hut

A large hut on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track. The hut is well situated on a terrace above the wide Hamilton ...   More ▶︎
inside Hamilton hut

inside Hamilton hut

The inside of Hamilton hut.   More ▶︎
Hamilton hut

Hamilton hut

Hamilton hut, 20 bunks and very cosy. Loads of sandflies but well equipped with nets on the doors to keep ...   More ▶︎
Hamilton Hut - Dec 2009

Hamilton Hut - Dec 2009

Exterior shot of Hamilton Hut in December 2009.   More ▶︎
Erosion on Broken River

Erosion on Broken River

Just downstream of Cave Stream.   More ▶︎
Prebble Hill (902m)

Prebble Hill (902m)

Red Peak (1853m), The Gap, and Castle Hill Peak (1998m) behind.   More ▶︎
Kammeis, Ice needles

Kammeis, Ice needles

These are ice needles that form under little stones and pieces of dirt and lift them up perpendicular to the ...   More ▶︎
DOC sign

DOC sign

Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area is the karst landscape also known as Castle Hill, located on the road between Porter's and ...   More ▶︎
Striking limestone formations of Castle Hill

Striking limestone formations of Castle Hill

Known as Kura Tawhiti to Ngāi Tahu, this is an area of historic significance, with rock drawings hidden amongst the ...   More ▶︎
West Harper Hut

West Harper Hut

Historic hut on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track.   More ▶︎
West Harper Hut

West Harper Hut

An historic hut on the Harper River with axe-cut beams, canvas bunks and a dirt floor. Although basic, this hut ...   More ▶︎
Way out, Cass Lagoon Saddle

Way out, Cass Lagoon Saddle

Hamilton Hut is so nice. Great view.Will be back!!   More ▶︎