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Pell Stream hut August 2011

Pell Stream hut Dec 2008

Pell Stream hut Dec 2008

We visited this hut as a day trip from the Marble Hill camping area. It seemed a good comfortable hut with ...   More ▶︎
Pell Stream Hut

Pell Stream Hut

Small hut at the end of the Pell Stream Track.   More ▶︎
Pell Stream

Pell Stream

This highly recommended valley not far from the highway west of the Lewis pass, is accessible to most people with ...   More ▶︎
Freyberg Range, Pell Stream

Freyberg Range, Pell Stream

A 3 day trip, climbing up onto the range to go over Mt Mueller and camp. Followed by a descent ...   More ▶︎
Pell Stream

Pell Stream

open travel just above the second gorge section (going up)   More ▶︎

Lake Daniels to Lake Rotoroa

Route tracing of Alternate route from the Lewis Pass to St Arnaud   More ▶︎
Mueller Tarn

Mueller Tarn

A snowy tarn just above the treeline near Maruia Springs.   More ▶︎
Lewis Tops from Mueller Tarn

Lewis Tops from Mueller Tarn

This is the view south across the valley.   More ▶︎
Mossy forest

Mossy forest

Mueller Tarn Track.   More ▶︎
Lake Daniells

Lake Daniells

Overnight walk to Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut   More ▶︎
Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut

Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut

Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut at Lake Daniells - tidy hut with 20 bunks. Photo by Andrea   More ▶︎
Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut

Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut

Lakeside hut with tranquil views and only interrupted by other trampers - this place is popular.   More ▶︎
Manson Nicholls Memorial Hut

Manson Nicholls Memorial Hut

This hut is very popular with beginning trampers, families, and school groups. The hut is a decent size with ample ...   More ▶︎
Mueller Tarn Track

Mueller Tarn Track

A steep but easy climb to a pretty alpine tarn near Lewis Pass   More ▶︎
Dawn

Dawn

Lake Daniell.   More ▶︎
Lake Daniells

Lake Daniells

Lake Daniells is a tranquil, shallow lake west of Lewis Pass. The walk in is along easy, well-maintained tracks through ...   More ▶︎
Lake Daniells from hut

Lake Daniells from hut

Lake Daniells and jetty from Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut. Photo taken by Andrea   More ▶︎
Morning @ Lake Daniells

Morning @ Lake Daniells

Morning @ Lake Daniells from jetty   More ▶︎
Lake Daniells

Lake Daniells

10-15 minutes walk from the start of the track.   More ▶︎
Morning @ Lake Daniells

Morning @ Lake Daniells

Morning @ Lake Daniells view from the hut   More ▶︎
Thompsons Flat Hut

Thompsons Flat Hut

A great hut to escape to, an hour or so beyond Lake Daniells and away from the crowds, sleeps 4 ...   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 ▶︎
Location map in Blackadder's hut

Location map in Blackadder's hut

I snapped this pic of the map on the wall of Blackadder's hut. I note that the location has been described ...   More ▶︎
Blackadder's hut

Blackadder's hut

This hut is located on Frazers Flat on the TR of Pell Stream about 400m above the confluence with the ...   More ▶︎
Blackadder's hut

Blackadder's hut

This hut is located on Frazers Flat on the TR of Pell Stream about 400m above the confluence with the ...   More ▶︎
Alfred 4wd track

Alfred 4wd track

and the signpost to Pell Stream   More ▶︎
Thompson's Flat Hut

Thompson's Flat Hut

Thompson's Flat Hut, north of Lake Daniells. A 4 bunk forestry hut.   More ▶︎
Thompson's Flat Hut

Thompson's Flat Hut

An old hunters hut near Lake Daniell. This is a private hut on private land.   More ▶︎
Snow Cannible Gorge June

Snow Cannible Gorge June

After a heavy 25 cm fall.   More ▶︎
Lewis tops

Lewis tops

Panorama (click to see the whole pic) from near SH1535, looking along the tops to the descent to Lewis Pass. The ...   More ▶︎
Lewis Tops camping

Lewis Tops camping

2 small tarns and a shallow gully to provide good shelter make for a good campsite, after reaching the Lewis ...   More ▶︎
Travers Peak - Trovatore - Henry Saddle

Travers Peak - Trovatore - Henry Saddle

An interesting circuit exploring the alpine tops around Lewis Pass.   More ▶︎
Lewis Tops camping 3

Lewis Tops camping 3

Panorama with Mt Technical & the Apprentice as backdrop to the Lewis Tops - just past pt 1561, 2 small ...   More ▶︎
The Maruia Valley from the Lewis Tops

The Maruia Valley from the Lewis Tops

Springs Junction and Mount Haast in the distance   More ▶︎
lewis pass tops - winter

lewis pass tops - winter

Near where we camped. June 2010   More ▶︎
Lewis Tops camping 2

Lewis Tops camping 2

2 small tarns and a shallow gully to provide good shelter make for a good campsite, after reaching the Lewis ...   More ▶︎
Mount Technical

Mount Technical

From the Lewis Tops   More ▶︎
Maruia River Bridge

Maruia River Bridge

Maruia River Bridge, St James Walkway   More ▶︎

Lewis Pass Lookout

A loop track at Lewis Pass leading to a good view of the Cannibal Gorge.   More ▶︎
Lewis Tops

Lewis Tops

A short climb onto the tops at Lewis Pass, providing panoramic views of the area. With camping on the valley ...   More ▶︎
Tarn, Lewis Tops

Tarn, Lewis Tops

Lewis Valley and Libretto Range beyond.   More ▶︎
Mount Technical

Mount Technical

Morning on the Lewis Tops   More ▶︎
Sunset

Sunset

Lewis Tops   More ▶︎
Mist in the beech forest

Mist in the beech forest

Lewis Tops Track   More ▶︎
St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

A 9-day 100km tramp via the Thompson, D'Urville and 3 Tarns Passes Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

A useful profile of the 100km tramp - with a couple of bad weather alternatives : 1. low route past Speargrass ...   More ▶︎
Frosty Morning Maruia River

Frosty Morning Maruia River

Trampers on a frosty morning in the upper Maruia River near Cannibal Gorge.   More ▶︎
Fantail

Fantail

Fantail near Cannibal Gorge Hut on the Saint James Walkway   More ▶︎
Cannibal Gorge Hut

Cannibal Gorge Hut

Cannibal Gorge Hut is the first hut on the St James walkway from the Lewis Pass end. Sleeps 20. Nice ...   More ▶︎
Cannibal Gorge Hut

Cannibal Gorge Hut

Cannibal Gorge Hut is the first hut on the St James walkway from the Lewis Pass end   More ▶︎

St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

A 5-9 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and ...   More ▶︎
Cannibal Gorge Hut

Cannibal Gorge Hut

The first hut on the western end of the St James Walkway.   More ▶︎
Cannibal Gorge, Ada Pass

Cannibal Gorge, Ada Pass

An easy overnighter through the pretty bush of Cannibal Gorge and on to the alpine views of Ada Pass.   More ▶︎
Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

A 5-7 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and ...   More ▶︎
Lake Thompson

Lake Thompson

A view of the beautiful Lake Thompson, a short distance from Thompson Pass   More ▶︎
Lewis tops

Lewis tops

climbing up to the tops with Mt Technical (left) and the Apprentice (right) behind - Feb 2018   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 ▶︎
Alpine Tarn

Alpine Tarn

early morning at Lewis Pass (start of the St James Walkway) Feb 2013   More ▶︎
Lewis Pass tops

Lewis Pass tops

Looking toward Cannibal Gorge and the St James.   More ▶︎
Lewis Pass Tops

Lewis Pass Tops

A superb track which provides quick access to the open tops of the Lewis Pass. Allow around 1.5 hours to reach ...   More ▶︎
Maruia Valley

Maruia Valley

Viewed from the Lewis tops.   More ▶︎
Ada Cullers Hut

Ada Cullers Hut

Tidy old shack provides shelter and shade from the elements. No mattresses or water supply.   More ▶︎
Boyle Flats Hut

Boyle Flats Hut

Perched high on a river terrace, accessed from a swingbridge 'on the Boyle'.   More ▶︎
Lonely camper

Lonely camper

The hut became rather full with a boy's school excursion. A (clever) tutor decided the nightlife outside may be quieter.   More ▶︎
Lewis Pass Tops

Lewis Pass Tops

View of the Maruia River and Cannibal Gorge from Lewis Pass Tops   More ▶︎
Tarn, Lewis Pass

Tarn, Lewis Pass

Looking towards the Cannibal Gorge.   More ▶︎
Nina Valley hut

Nina Valley hut

Nina Valley   More ▶︎
Rolleston Pack Track

Rolleston Pack Track

An old pack track near Lewis Pass. This is a pleasant forest walk, and an alternative to walking along the ...   More ▶︎
Tarn Nature Walk

Tarn Nature Walk

A nature trail exploring the wetland plants on Lewis Pass   More ▶︎
Lewis Tops

Lewis Tops

Lewis Pass to treeline and return   More ▶︎
Exploring Lewis Pass

Exploring Lewis Pass

There is a good range of tracks and routes around Lewis Pass to suit all abilities. Here is a selection ...   More ▶︎
St James Walkway June 2009

St James Walkway June 2009

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

Lewis Tops

A light hearted trip report up onto the Lewis Tops, Lewis Pass in winter.   More ▶︎
St James Conservation Area

St James Conservation Area

A large new recreational area featuring tussock grasslands, and including the headwaters of the Waiau and Clarence Rivers.   More ▶︎
Rough Creek track

Rough Creek track

Rough Creek track on one of the steeper parts   More ▶︎
Rough Creek Tops

Rough Creek Tops

2010 in the hanging basin at the head of Rough Creek   More ▶︎
Rough Creek tops, view east

Rough Creek tops, view east

View down Rough Creek from slightly north of the track   More ▶︎
Rough Creek Track

Rough Creek Track

The track leads up to Rough Creek Saddle from where there is a great view on Lake Christabel and the ...   More ▶︎

Upper Glenroy Hut [Removed]

Hut located on the upper Glenroy River. Removed about 2005.   More ▶︎
Five Mile Creek Falls

Five Mile Creek Falls

Short track to precipitous 40m falls   More ▶︎
waterfall

waterfall

nice walk but some of the track missing at the moment due to slip   More ▶︎
Snow hole lunch

Snow hole lunch

Taking refuge in a snow hole for lunch during a white out on the Lewis Tops, Lewis Pass.   More ▶︎
Zampa (1710m)

Zampa (1710m)

Viewed from just above Henry Saddle.   More ▶︎
Apprentice tarns

Apprentice tarns

our camp under the Apprentice - hoping for some shelter from the approaching cyclone Gita but it was a restless ...   More ▶︎
Travers Peak from Trovatore

Travers Peak from Trovatore

The ridgeline between Travers and Trovatore is rough.   More ▶︎
Trovatore

Trovatore

1737m, overlooking Lewis Pass.   More ▶︎
Tarn, Trovatore

Tarn, Trovatore

Comfortable camping just east of Trovatore.   More ▶︎
Lucretia

Lucretia

with cyclone Gita approaching (blowing from right to left and just able to stand against it), we were taking it ...   More ▶︎
Zampa panorama

Zampa panorama

180 panorama from the tarn below Zampa (click the photo to see the whole thing) (L to R) : Zampa tops, Philosophers ...   More ▶︎
Philosophers Knob

Philosophers Knob

from the tarn below Zampa Peak (March 2020). Main access route is up (500m) an unnamed stream from Maruia River (right ...   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 ▶︎
Zampa Kampas

Zampa Kampas

a campsite beside Zampa Lake.300m under & east of Zampa herself.   More ▶︎
Zampa Lake

Zampa Lake

2 hectare lake under Zampa Peak.Idyllic campsite at 1450m   More ▶︎
Head of the Henry River

Head of the Henry River

Between Trovatore and Henry Saddle.   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 ▶︎
Ada Pass Hut

Ada Pass Hut

Ada Pass Hut (sleeps 14 on platform beds, matresses, stove, tank & river water) is a large, comfortable two-room hut ...   More ▶︎
Ada Pass Hut

Ada Pass Hut

20-bunker nested into the bush edge with excellent sub-apline vista from the balcony.   More ▶︎
Ada Pass Hut

Ada Pass Hut

Ada Pass Hut after a seasonal March snowfall.   More ▶︎
The Sluice Box

The Sluice Box

A short walk from Marble Hill Camping Area.   More ▶︎
Sluice Box

Sluice Box

A narrow slot cut into marble by the Maruia River on the Lake Daniell Track   More ▶︎
W Matakitaki - Ada Pass Hut

W Matakitaki - Ada Pass Hut

Treeline in West Matakitaki Valley to Ada Pass Hut, via 3 Tarns Pass An actual, recorded, gpx – the only thing ...   More ▶︎
Mt Technical

Mt Technical

south-west face, from the saddle SW of Lucretia - Feb 2018   More ▶︎