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Harper Pass route

Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter   More ▶︎
Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter

Windy Point Shelter   More ▶︎
Otehake Hot Springs

Otehake Hot Springs

A popular weekend route to good hot pools.   More ▶︎
Harper Pass - Kiwi Saddle

Harper Pass - Kiwi Saddle

A classic crossing of the Main Divide, following the deep valleys of the Hope Fault from the Arthur's Pass road ...   More ▶︎
Arthur's Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass National Park

This alpine park straddles the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, with dry beech forests in the east and damp ...   More ▶︎
Hope/Kiwi Lodge

Hope/Kiwi Lodge

Spacious modern hut on popular track.   More ▶︎
Hope-Kiwi Lodge

Hope-Kiwi Lodge

Easy but dull walking along the Hope River, following the line of the Hope Fault. From the spacious hut, you ...   More ▶︎
Harper Pass Bivouac

Harper Pass Bivouac

Harper Pass Bivouac, in the upper Hurunui valley   More ▶︎
Harper Pass Biv

Harper Pass Biv

Harpers Pass Biv (2 bed, matresses, stream water, no fire) is a small bivvy 1.5km below the Harper Pass. Weather-tight ...   More ▶︎
Lake Sumner Conservation Park

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

Lakes and forested hills in this sprawling park provide good tramping, and contrast with the rugged alpine environment of Arthur's ...   More ▶︎
Lake Karaupataka

Lake Karaupataka

Lake Karaupataka From Waharoa Saddle   More ▶︎
Paratu Stream - Waharoa Saddle

Paratu Stream - Waharoa Saddle

The easiest route to Mt Pfeifer via an attractive bouldered stream and a magical saddle with flybys of kaka and ...   More ▶︎
Descent from Pfeifer Biv into Pfeifer Creek via scree

Descent from Pfeifer Biv into Pfeifer Creek via scree

Unmarked route exiting basin where biv lies, maintaining altitude to cross a spur after 20 minutes then travelling northeast along ...   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 ▶︎
Locke Stream (No. 4) Hut

Locke Stream (No. 4) Hut

Once known as No. 4 Hut, this hut was build in 1939 as a tourist hut for the Harper Pass ...   More ▶︎
Mid Trent hut Nov 2010

Mid Trent hut Nov 2010

A tidy four bunker on the TR of the Trent River. As the name suggests it is in the middle ...   More ▶︎
Mid Trent hut

Mid Trent hut

A tidy four bunker on the TR of the Trent River. As the name suggests it is in the middle ...   More ▶︎
Mt Alexander

Mt Alexander

Looking at Mt Alexander from point 1785   More ▶︎
Mt Alexander

Mt Alexander

Looking down on the confluence of the Otira and Taramakau rivers from Summit of Mt Alexander   More ▶︎
Mt Alexander

Mt Alexander

Looking back at point 1786 ,Mt Tekinga, Lake Brunner, Kangaroo Lake, Lady Lake and Swan lake   More ▶︎
Mount Alexander

Mount Alexander

A long climb to the summit of Mount Alexander (1958m) on the Kaimata Range. This range lies directly north of ...   More ▶︎
Mts Te Kinga & Alexander August 2011

Mts Te Kinga & Alexander August 2011

This photo looks along the Te Kinga tops from the low peak near the trig to the top of Te ...   More ▶︎
Pfeifer biv

Pfeifer biv

A new biv from early 2008 replacing an old biv that was about 20m to the south. (The sign on ...   More ▶︎
Pfeifer biv & toilet April 2012

Pfeifer biv & toilet April 2012

A new biv from early 2008 replacing an old biv that was about 20m to the south. (The sign on ...   More ▶︎
"Old" Pfeifer biv (Removed) Dec 2007

"Old" Pfeifer biv (Removed) Dec 2007

The old biv a few months before it was replaced.   More ▶︎
Pfeiffer Biv

Pfeiffer Biv

cosy,dinky even,modern 2 bunker with longdrop nearby.   More ▶︎
Signs on Top Trent hut

Signs on Top Trent hut

"Give up hope all ye who enter" Thought I'd record the quirky sign on the hut. I've a strong idea on ...   More ▶︎
Top Trent aka Lagoon hut Nov 2010

Top Trent aka Lagoon hut Nov 2010

An old Forest Service four bunker in the head of the Trent River. The hut is getting minimal maintenance from ...   More ▶︎
Top Trent aka Lagoon hut

Top Trent aka Lagoon hut

An old Forest Service four bunker in the head of the Trent River. The hut is getting minimal maintenance from ...   More ▶︎
birds-eye view

birds-eye view

Looking from Waharoa Saddle down Pfeifer Stream & to Lake Kaurapataka   More ▶︎
Mt Pfeifer etc from Kellys Hill July 2011

Mt Pfeifer etc from Kellys Hill July 2011

This photo was taken from near the broadcasting repeaters on top of Kellys Hill which is the hill immediately north ...   More ▶︎
Kellys Hill

Kellys Hill

1400m above, looking NW from Kellys Hill, APNP.   More ▶︎
Kellys Range & beyond from Kellys Hill July 2011

Kellys Range & beyond from Kellys Hill July 2011

This pic looking SW from Kellys Hill was taken before this weeks heavy snowfalls. The dip in the foreground is ...   More ▶︎

Cockayne Nature Walk

A short loop in forest near Kelly's Creek, Otira.   More ▶︎

Cockayne Nature Walk

Short walk in rich forest near Kellys Creek, Arthur's Pass National Park.   More ▶︎
Willy the Weka

Willy the Weka

A visitor at the Kelly ck carpark.   More ▶︎
Hunts Creek Track

Hunts Creek Track

Rough travel to a small, tidy hut. Better walked as part of a circuit.   More ▶︎
Kelly Shelter

Kelly Shelter

Kelly Shelter on the Arthurs Pass raod   More ▶︎
Kelly Shelter (Removed)

Kelly Shelter (Removed)

Kelly shelter is a roadside shelter on the Arthur's Pass road, at the base of Kelly's Creek and the track ...   More ▶︎
Camerons Hut (Lake Sumner)

Camerons Hut (Lake Sumner)

A draughty tin hut with an open fire and concrete floor - but homely.   More ▶︎
Cameron's Hut

Cameron's Hut

Cameron's hut in the Hurunui Valley   More ▶︎
Lake Kaniere - Otira

Lake Kaniere - Otira

from the north end of Lake Kaniere, along the west shore to the Styx river. East along the Styx to ...   More ▶︎
scree descent from Pfeifer Biv

scree descent from Pfeifer Biv

as above   More ▶︎
Posing on Mt Pfeifer

Posing on Mt Pfeifer

This pic looks westward from Mt Pfeifer during autumn conditions prior to the May snowfalls. Mt Pfeifer is an easy ...   More ▶︎
traverse of Mt Pfeifer

traverse of Mt Pfeifer

Traverse of ridge south-east of the summit in clag. Getting around the boulder was tricky and a bit exposed.   More ▶︎
Lake Kaurapataka

Lake Kaurapataka

"It can be beautiful from a distance..." (Holcroft) dis-tance - detente (softening)? de(to do) tente(softening) (or hardening? - dis tente)... ...   More ▶︎
Kelly Range - Hunts Saddle Circuit

Kelly Range - Hunts Saddle Circuit

A challenging circuit route traversing the Kelly Range and returning along Kelly's Creek. The direction described is the easiest option.   More ▶︎
Kellys Saddle

Kellys Saddle

Kellys Saddle - a tussock saddle between the Otira and Taipo near Carroll Hut   More ▶︎
Lake Kaurapataka.

Lake Kaurapataka.

This small lake next to the Taramakau Valley is a good camping spot.   More ▶︎
Lake Kaurapataka

Lake Kaurapataka

Easy weekend trip to a pretty Arthur's Pass camping spot   More ▶︎
Looking toward Mt Alexander from above Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

Looking toward Mt Alexander from above Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

This picture was taken not far from where the tops track crests the ridge. Mt Alexander (1958m) is the back ...   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 ▶︎
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 ▶︎
Jacko Flat hut Feb 2010

Jacko Flat hut Feb 2010

An old NZFS hut on a flat in the middle sections of the Crooked River. The Crooked Valley is a ...   More ▶︎
Jacko Flat hut

Jacko Flat hut

An NZFS 1963 built six bunk hut on a flat in the middle sections of the Crooked River. The Crooked ...   More ▶︎
Kelly Range views over Kelly Ck

Kelly Range views over Kelly Ck

Moving southward above Carroll hut on the Kelly Range. Descending the range to Hunts saddle and returning by Kellys Creek resulted ...   More ▶︎
Catching the dawn on the Kelly range

Catching the dawn on the Kelly range

The morning light on the Kelly range before it reaches the valley with Arthurs Pass   More ▶︎
Arthur's Pass

Arthur's Pass

Arthiur's pass and the viaduct viewed from the Kelly Creek to Carroll's Hut track.   More ▶︎
Carroll Hut

Carroll Hut

This newly renovated hut sits on a pretty tussock plateau on the Kelly Range.   More ▶︎
Carroll Memorial Hut

Carroll Memorial Hut

Situated on Kelly Saddle, Carroll Hut has stunning views across to Arthur's Pass.   More ▶︎
Carroll Hut

Carroll Hut

A small, tidy hut just above the treeline on the Kelly Range. Recently renovated with new cladding and new windows. ...   More ▶︎
Kelly Range

Kelly Range

A brief climb up to Carroll Hut on the tops at the northern edge of Arthur's Pass National Park. Magnificent ...   More ▶︎
Grand Traverse of Mt Pfeifer

Grand Traverse of Mt Pfeifer

Traverse from Kaurapataka Saddle, over summit to Waharoa Saddle.   More ▶︎
Trent Saddle Nov 2010

Trent Saddle Nov 2010

This pic shows Trent Saddle looking from the Haupiri side through to the Trent side. JH is in the pic. ...   More ▶︎
St James Walkway

St James Walkway

A long and easy walk on St James Station near Lewis Pass. Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud.   More ▶︎
Boyle Flats Hut

Boyle Flats Hut

Perched high on a river terrace, accessed from a swingbridge 'on the Boyle'.   More ▶︎
Ada Cullers Hut

Ada Cullers Hut

Tidy old shack provides shelter and shade from the elements. No mattresses or water supply.   More ▶︎
St James Walkway June 2009

St James Walkway June 2009

Gloriana and the Faerie Queene, on a brilliant winter's day.   More ▶︎
Faust

Faust

Top of Faust from first tarn   More ▶︎
Boyle Village - Mt Faust - Boyle Hut

Boyle Village - Mt Faust - Boyle Hut

A great trip over the top of Mt Faust and down a spur to Boyle Hut on the St James ...   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 ▶︎
Magdalen Valley

Magdalen Valley

View east over Magdalen Valley to Waiau from Faust   More ▶︎
Edwards River-Otehake River

Edwards River-Otehake River

Another north-south crossing of the park.   More ▶︎
Tarns on the tops above Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

Tarns on the tops above Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

These tarns are a short walk SW along the range from where the tops track emerges. Most people head along ...   More ▶︎

Penny Pass

3 day trip from upper Poulter River over Penny Pass between Minchin and Thompson Streams.   More ▶︎
Hope Halfway Hut

Hope Halfway Hut

Hope Halfway hut is halfway up the Hope valley from the Lewis Pass road to Hope-Kiwi lodge. It's pretty rough, ...   More ▶︎
Otehake Hot Springs

Otehake Hot Springs

Otehake hot springs. October 25th 2009.   More ▶︎
Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek

Kelly Creek above the first gorge   More ▶︎
Mingha River-Deception River

Mingha River-Deception River

Goat Pass Track. Alpine track over a pass between two river valleys.   More ▶︎

Glenrae Hut

Simple iron hut on river flats near where the Glenrae River enters forest. Generally used by hunters. From here, the ...   More ▶︎
Peak a chamois - Townsend Tops

Peak a chamois - Townsend Tops

Occasionally when walking between Townsend hut and Minchin pass you may play peak a boo with the wildlife.   More ▶︎
'20 minutes' rock, Big Tops

'20 minutes' rock, Big Tops

'Lost track of my past/ On deception pass/ Dont know where im going/ Can't recall where ive been' Deception Pass (Mudhoney)   More ▶︎
Plata Col / Balaclava Saddle

Plata Col / Balaclava Saddle

Plata Col from Balaclava Saddle. Balaclava saddle is a good route from the Havelock into the McCauley. To the south, ...   More ▶︎
Harman Pass - Taipo River - Kelly Saddle

Harman Pass - Taipo River - Kelly Saddle

A long journey through the west of Arthur's Pass National Park.   More ▶︎
Mailbox at Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

Mailbox at Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

Located on the side track just before the hut. Doesn't look like the milkman has called for a while!   More ▶︎
Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

Camp Creek hut Sept 2010

This hut is located 3kms up the Camp Creek access track to the Alexander/Kaimata Range tops. A sign at the ...   More ▶︎
Camp Creek hut

Camp Creek hut

This hut is located 3kms up the Camp Creek access track to the Alexander/Kaimata Range tops. A sign at the ...   More ▶︎
(Pihoihoi) - Pipit

(Pihoihoi) - Pipit

Moaris used to mimick the pipits movements and use a tactic called Manukawhaki (decoy bird). They would pretend to retreat ...   More ▶︎
Circuit of Sth Hurunui, Bull Creek & Ant Stream Huts, Dampier-Crossley Range, Sth Hurunui

Circuit of Sth Hurunui, Bull Creek & Ant Stream Huts, Dampier-Crossley Range, Sth Hurunui

4 day circuit passing through Roche Pass and Dampier Corner.   More ▶︎
Descent to the Taipo Valley

Descent to the Taipo Valley

Descent to the Taipo Valley from the Kelly Range, above Dillons Homestead / Hut   More ▶︎
2010_05_01 Otira Valley

2010_05_01 Otira Valley

2010_05_01 Otira Valley.JPG   More ▶︎

Goat Creek track to Mt Barron

Overgrown and line is destroyed by recent slips.   More ▶︎
Top Crooked hut Feb 2010

Top Crooked hut Feb 2010

JH relaxing with a cuppa outside the hut. Note rata flowering in the background.   More ▶︎
Top Crooked hut

Top Crooked hut

An ex NZFS four bunker in the headwaters of the Crooked River.   More ▶︎
Dillons Hut (new)

Dillons Hut (new)

Dillons Hut (new), Taipo Valley, Westland   More ▶︎
No. 3 Hut

No. 3 Hut

Hurunui Valley.   More ▶︎
Tarn on south side of Roche Pass

Tarn on south side of Roche Pass

Magic spot. I'd love to go back and camp on that wee grassy beach at the head.   More ▶︎
Lewis Pass National Reserve

Lewis Pass National Reserve

A small park occupying the forested valleys around Lewis Pass and bordering Lake Sumner and Victoria Forest Parks as well ...   More ▶︎
No. 3 Hut / Number Three Hut

No. 3 Hut / Number Three Hut

No. 3 Hut (16 beds in 2 rooms, wood-burning stove, tank/creek water) is a lovely historic hut on flats in ...   More ▶︎
No. 3 Hut / Number Three hut

No. 3 Hut / Number Three hut

No. 3 Hut in the Hurunui Valley   More ▶︎

Upper South Branch Hurunui Hut

Old hut on the Hurunui River South Branch beneath the Dampier and Crawford Ranges.   More ▶︎
Hurunui Sth Branch Hut

Hurunui Sth Branch Hut

Needs TLC. Perhaps the Mainland Island researchers can step up to the plate?   More ▶︎
Orchid growing behind Sth Branch Hut

Orchid growing behind Sth Branch Hut

I'll try to get a name for this wee beastie.   More ▶︎
Taramakau in the evening from Big Tops

Taramakau in the evening from Big Tops

then the rain came and washed it all away...and yet keeping low doesn't make no sense so little Eiffel stands ...   More ▶︎
Minchin Bivvy Feb 2016

Minchin Bivvy Feb 2016

The photo is of Minchin Biv & is taken looking down Minchin Stream. It was built by the NZFS (New ...   More ▶︎
Otehake NZFS track up to Big Tops and down to Koropuku Hut

Otehake NZFS track up to Big Tops and down to Koropuku Hut

Attractive old track from Otehake swingbridge to open tops. Recent extensions cut from gully to bypass waterfalls.   More ▶︎
Below Kelly-Hunt Saddle

Below Kelly-Hunt Saddle

The Kelly below the Kelly-Hunt Saddle   More ▶︎
Elizabeth hut Aug 2010

Elizabeth hut Aug 2010

Tidy six bunker in the headwaters of the Haupiri River.   More ▶︎
Elizabeth hut

Elizabeth hut

A tidy hut in the headwaters of the Haupiri River a couple of km's below Trent Saddle. Built by the ...   More ▶︎
Elizabeth Hut

Elizabeth Hut

Located in the upper reaches of the Haupiri River. (6 Bunks.)   More ▶︎
Remains of bath at Haupiri hot springs Feb 2010

Remains of bath at Haupiri hot springs Feb 2010

These springs became a tourist attraction in the early 1900's. They were one of NZ's remotest developed hot springs. The ...   More ▶︎
Townsend Hut

Townsend Hut

Early morning, heading for Lake Minchin to meet the 'Chuzzman' aka 'chuzz'.   More ▶︎

Carlyle Hut

Hut on Carlyle Stream, an obscure corner of Lake Sumner Conservation Park beneath the Poplars Range. Generally visited by hunters.   More ▶︎
Kiwi Hut

Kiwi Hut

Kiwi Hut

Kiwi Hut

Kiwi Hut in 2004   More ▶︎
Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut

This hut sits just outside of Lake Sumner Conservation Park in the Doubtful River valley. Rather old and unappealing. Plenty ...   More ▶︎
Doubtfull Hut

Doubtfull Hut

Doubtfull Hut showing damage to chimney   More ▶︎
Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut

A good spot for a snack on the way up to Lake Man!   More ▶︎
Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut

Doubtful Hut. taken 11-Aug-2008   More ▶︎