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Growler Hut

Growler Hut

A new DOC Hut in the Havelock Valley (formally privately owned). Located on the true right of the Havelock just ...   More ▶︎
Growler Hut

Growler Hut

Growler Hut is located on the south side of the Havelock River valley, just upriver of the Growler Stream. It's ...   More ▶︎

Picton to Aspiring

An aborted alpine traverse. Picton to West Cape, but aborted at Aspiring due to real world emergencies back home. Posted ...   More ▶︎

Havelock River to MacAuley River

route taken from Growler Hut, Havelock River to MacAuley Hut, Macauley River via Growler Creek, Balaclava Col, Plata Col & ...   More ▶︎

Crooked Spur Hut

A beech-pole hut constructed 1947, and located about 1 hour's climb above the streambed of Bush Stream near Mesopotamia. Used ...   More ▶︎
Growler Hut

Growler Hut

Growler Hut, a private hut on the south side of the Havelock.   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Otira to Mt Cook Village (pt 1)

Route Guide: Otira to Mt Cook Village (pt 1)

One possible route down the main divide from Otira on the Arthur's Pass road to Mt Cook Village. Otira Hotel to ...   More ▶︎
Route Guide: Otira to Mt Cook Village (pt 2)

Route Guide: Otira to Mt Cook Village (pt 2)

One possible route down the main divide from Otira on the Arthur's Pass road to Mt Cook Village. Otira Hotel ...   More ▶︎

Crossing the Clyde and Havelock - brushes with the Canterbury Death

High rivers ... lessons learnt. Day 11 of the Otira to Mt Cook leg of my Southern Traverse   More ▶︎

Red Stag Hut

NZDA hut on the true left of the Godley River. This hut can be driven to with a 4WD.   More ▶︎

Veil Biv

This biv is located at the confluence of Veil Stream with the Havelock River. It was moved to a new ...   More ▶︎
The Growler (creek)

The Growler (creek)

The Growler (creek), from the confluence with the Havelock, near Growler Hut.   More ▶︎
At Veil Stream

At Veil Stream

the havelock valley finally starts to narrow down   More ▶︎
Dog Kennel Hut

Dog Kennel Hut

Basic hut, Rangitata watershed, no bunks, fireplace outside.   More ▶︎
Dog Kennel Bivvy

Dog Kennel Bivvy

Basic hut, no bunks, dirt floor, but still good shelter. Fireplace outside.   More ▶︎
Havelock Valley

Havelock Valley

Havelock Valley, from just below The Growler (creek). The private Growler Hut is on the flats on the left beyond ...   More ▶︎

Eric Bivvy

A tidy historical shelter located on Agony Island near St Winifred Hut. Currently, the hut is great for shelter especially ...   More ▶︎

Ayres Hut (Removed)

Restored 4 bunk hut one hour up Black Birch Stream, Mesopotamia, in Two Thumb Range. As of 2012, DOC reports ...   More ▶︎

Eade Memorial Hut

NZDA hut located moraine, on the true left of the Godley River, close to a number of glaciers and lakes.   More ▶︎

Forest Creek. Bullock Bow Saddle, Bush Stream circuit

3 day circuit (1 full day) involving retired pastoral lease runs. Middle section especially attractive as it traverses unfolding rolling ...   More ▶︎

Stone Hut (Canterbury)

This historic hut is constructed of stone and corrugated iron, and located in Forest Creek. The first stone hut on ...   More ▶︎

St Winifreds Hut

Iron hut owned by the Canterbury Mountaineering Club. The hut was built in 1959 to replace the old Havelock Hut. ...   More ▶︎
View from St Winifreds Hut

View from St Winifreds Hut

The mountains around the upper havelock river from the front of st winifred's hut.   More ▶︎
Mount Sibbald

Mount Sibbald

Mount Sibbald, from the col between Lower Tindall Stream and North Branch. An short day walk from the nearby Macauley ...   More ▶︎
Godley Glacier 5 am

Godley Glacier 5 am

Walking up the Godley Glacier at 5 am en route to the Stewart Saddle which is at the head of ...   More ▶︎
Tarns, Lower Tindall Stream

Tarns, Lower Tindall Stream

Tarns at the head of the Lower Tindall Stream, above Macauley Hut.   More ▶︎
Separation Stream

Separation Stream

Separation Stream is on the true left of the Godley River not far downstream from the Godley Hut. The ridge ...   More ▶︎

Forbes Bivvy

Bivouac located on the Forbes River flats beneath the Two Thumb Range.   More ▶︎
Rankin Hut

Rankin Hut

Rankin Hut (private, 6 bunks. mattresses, wood-burning cooking stove, firewood available, stream water) is a station hut on the flats ...   More ▶︎
Rankin Hut

Rankin Hut

Rankin Hut- a private station hut in the Godley Valley   More ▶︎
Godley Valley

Godley Valley

Godley Valley from Rankin Hut   More ▶︎
Alma Col

Alma Col

Technically easy but long pass between Rangitata and Macauley watersheds.   More ▶︎
Upper Perth River

Upper Perth River

Headwaters of the Perth taken from near The Great Unknown. Garden of Eden Plateau high on the left   More ▶︎
Camp Stream Hut

Camp Stream Hut

A small, dark hut in good condition, owned by the Mackenzie Alpine Trust, and free to use. Donations are appreciated. ...   More ▶︎

Carney's Bivvy No. 2

One of two side-by-side huts in the Two Thumb Range.   More ▶︎

Carney's Bivvy No. 1

One of two side-by-side huts in the Two Thumb Range.   More ▶︎
Godley Hut

Godley Hut

Historic hut opened 24 December 1934. This hut is located above Fitzgerald Stream at the head of the Godley Valley, ...   More ▶︎
Godley Hut

Godley Hut

Godley hut 1969. The hut was quite close to the terminal face of the Godley Glacier then, but the end ...   More ▶︎
Macauley Hut

Macauley Hut

Macauley Hut, a luxurious public hut in the Macauly valley.   More ▶︎
Macaulay Hut

Macaulay Hut

Macaulay Hut (14 bunks, matresses, stove, firewood provided, water, bath, mountain radio, gas cookers, lighting) is a luxury option for ...   More ▶︎
Upper Macauley Valley

Upper Macauley Valley

Upper Macauley Valley from Macauley Hut.   More ▶︎
Scone Basin

Scone Basin

While exploring the Scone Basin the fog briefly rolled back to reveal Mt Shyness.   More ▶︎
Plata Col from Balaclava Saddle

Plata Col from Balaclava Saddle

The sidle to Plata Col from the Balaclava saddle at the head of the Growler.   More ▶︎
Balaclava Saddle

Balaclava Saddle

The ascent to Balaclava Saddle between The Growler (Havelock) and NE Gorge Creek (McCauley). The saddle is a good alpine ...   More ▶︎
Bettison Stream

Bettison Stream

Campsite in the upper Bettison 1969 /70. Very little in the way of maps or information then. Came over the ...   More ▶︎

Richmond hut (Te Kahui Kaupeka)

A tiny mustering hut high on Bush Stream. The hut is old, with signatures dating back to 1896. It is ...   More ▶︎

Curtis Memorial Hut

Hut on the Havelock River opposite the confluence of the Forbes.   More ▶︎
Scone Basin

Scone Basin

The impressive cliffs of Mt Ariki and Mt McKinnon tower over our humble little tent fly in the Scone Basin, ...   More ▶︎

Mistake Flat Hut

Hut on the Mistake Flats, where the Forbes meets the Havelock River.   More ▶︎

Murphy's Bivvy

Small hut below the Murphy Glacier on the Two Thumb Range.   More ▶︎

Adams Wilderness Area

This wilderness area includes the Adams and Wilberg Ranges behind Harihari, through to the Butler Range east of the Main ...   More ▶︎
Sibbald Range

Sibbald Range

Sibbald Range from Plata Col. This is an alpine route between the Havelock and Macauley via either Camp Creek, or ...   More ▶︎
Te Araroa Trail

Te Araroa Trail

Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 ...   More ▶︎
Bettison Stream & Dennistoun Pass Feb 2011

Bettison Stream & Dennistoun Pass Feb 2011

This pic taken by Neil B with my camera shows two old crusties above the bush line on the Bettison ...   More ▶︎

McCoy Hut

McCoy hut is a six bunk hut located on the confluence of Franceis River and McCoy Stream, which flows down ...   More ▶︎

Rex Simpson Hut

This hut located at the top edge of a terrace above Lake Tekapo. It is owned by Alpine Recreation and ...   More ▶︎

Royal Hut

An old mustering hut located in the broad tussock basin of Bush Stream. Originally called "New Hut", its name changed ...   More ▶︎

Whitcombe Pass & Butler Saddle

route guide attached by for Hokitika Gorge to Erewhon via Whitcombe Pass & Butler Saddle. The guide was written by ...   More ▶︎

Watchdog Hut

Located on the true right back of the Clyde River beneath Watchdog Peak.   More ▶︎

Murchison Hut

This hut sits high above the Muchison Glacier.   More ▶︎
Scone hut

Scone hut

This hut is situated near the confluence of Scone Creek and the Perth River & is on the TL of ...   More ▶︎
Scone hut Feb 2011

Scone hut Feb 2011

This hut is situated near the confluence of Scone Creek and the Perth River & is on the TL of ...   More ▶︎
Havelock and Clyde Rivers from Mount Sunday

Havelock and Clyde Rivers from Mount Sunday

To the right is Newton Peak (2543m) between the Garden of Eden and Garden of Allah Ice Plateaux, and overlooking ...   More ▶︎
Mount Sunday Wetland

Mount Sunday Wetland

Fenced wetland on the Rangitata Riverbed, managed by Environment Canterbury. The wetland was fenced early 2013, and already in just ...   More ▶︎
Mount Sunday, Rangitata River

Mount Sunday, Rangitata River

Short walk to a roche moutonnĂ©e, a rocky outcrop in the Rangitata River channel. The hill was used as the ...   More ▶︎
Glacial scratches on the summit of Mount Sunday

Glacial scratches on the summit of Mount Sunday

Mount Sunday was once underneath the Rangitata Glacier, and these scratches remain from rocks being dragged over the summit.   More ▶︎
Erewhon Station - Garden Of Eden - Perth River - Whataroa

Erewhon Station - Garden Of Eden - Perth River - Whataroa

Erewhon Station, McCoy Hut, Wee MacGregor Glacier, Garden Of Eden, Adverse Creek, Perth River, Whataroa   More ▶︎
Pt 1944 Down Ridge of Beuzenberg Peak

Pt 1944 Down Ridge of Beuzenberg Peak

Looking out over the Godley River and the head of Lake Tekapo   More ▶︎
Mount Sunday

Mount Sunday

Little Mount Sunday (611m) is a roche moutonnĂ©e in the Rangitata Riverbed. Behind is the Black Mountain Range.   More ▶︎
The Havelock

The Havelock

The Havelock River is one of the six great Canterbury rivers. As shown in Mathew's photo above, the peaks rise ...   More ▶︎
Rankin Pass

Rankin Pass

Technically easy, few hours from Rankin Hut in Godley. Few more hours down to Cass Memorial Hut.   More ▶︎
Huxley Glacier

Huxley Glacier

The Huxley Glacier, in the upper Cass River - seen from Rankin Pass.   More ▶︎
Rankin Stream / Rankin Pass

Rankin Stream / Rankin Pass

Rankin Stream from the Godley River flats. The notch on the left of the valley is the Rankin Pass, a ...   More ▶︎
Cass River, East Branch

Cass River, East Branch

The head of the Cass river from Rankin Saddle. The Huxlrey glacier descends into the western half of the valley ...   More ▶︎
South Opuha Hut

South Opuha Hut

This hut was completed November 2013, replacing an old DOC hut. It is located on a terrace at the confluence ...   More ▶︎
Huxley Glacier

Huxley Glacier

The Huxley Glacier, descending from Mt Hutton into the upper Cass Valley. The private Rankin and Memorial Huts nearby provide ...   More ▶︎