Nearby | St Arnaud - Lewis Pass | New Zealand Tramper

Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Blue Lake campsite

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

nestled in and around a clump of trees, in front of the lake - Feb 2013 More ▶︎

South side of 3 Tarns Pass

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

campsite and tarn as sunset approaches Feb 2013 More ▶︎

East Matakitaki Hut

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

beside the river and at the southern end of the flats, we found this 6-berth hut in great condition Feb 2013 More ▶︎

Pell Stream

Track • 2 – 3 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section. • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Thompson Pass

GPX file • Distance: less than 100m away

Caroline Creek Hut, Upper Waiau Valley to East Matakitaki Hut via Thompson Pass & Unamed Pass More ▶︎

Thompson Pass

GPX file • Distance: less than 100m away

Caroline Creek Hut, Upper Waiau Valley to East Matakitaki Hut via Thompson Pass & Unamed Pass More ▶︎

Bob's Hut

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

First view of Bob's Hut across the grassy flat (in the middle of the photo at the treeline - it ... More ▶︎

Blue Lake Hut - Bobs Hut

GPX file • Distance: less than 100m away

Blue Lake campsite to Bob’s Hut, via Lake Thompson and D’Urville Pass An actual, recorded, gpx – the high route section ... More ▶︎

Fantail

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Cannibal Gorge Hut

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Frosty Morning Maruia River

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Cannibal Gorge Hut

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Travers Peak - Trovatore - Henry Saddle

Track • 2 days. Medium. Loop track. • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Maruia Valley

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

Viewed from the Lewis tops. More ▶︎

Lewis Pass tops

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

Looking toward Cannibal Gorge and the St James. More ▶︎

Lewis Pass Tops

Track • Medium. Return by the same track. • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Alpine Tarn

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

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

St James Walkway

Track • 5 days. Easy/medium. One way. • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Nelson Lakes - Lakehead, Angelus and Speargrass Circuit

GPX file • Distance: less than 100m away

From St Arnaud along Lake Rotoiti to Lakehead Hut, then crossing the Travers River and via the Cascade Track to ... More ▶︎

East Matakitaki Hut

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

East Matakitaki Hut in the east branch of the Matakitaki Valley. More ▶︎

Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

Article • Distance: less than 100m away

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

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

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

East Matakitaki Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. • Distance: less than 100m away

East Matakitaki Hut (6 bunk, matresses, fireplace, creek water) lies on river flats in the upper Matakitaki valley (east branch). ... More ▶︎

Blue Lake

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

at the outlet end, the greens of Blue Lake dominate - considering the mists hovering above, the colour is indeed ... More ▶︎

Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

Great morning or afternoon walk with great lake and mountain views. More ▶︎

Blue Lake

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

considering the grey skies at the time, Blue Lake lives up to the name - and throws in some irridescent ... More ▶︎

Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist

Article • Distance: less than 100m away

January 2008. A seven day epic up and over Lake Angelus from Speargrass Hut, then up the Sabine River, over Waiau ... More ▶︎

Paddy's Pinchgut circuit

Track • Easy. Loop track. • Distance: less than 100m away

Mt Robert carpark to carpark via Paddy Track, Bushline hut, Relax Shelter and Pinchgut track - 4 hours. 575m up ... More ▶︎

Blue Lake Jan 2007

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

This was a 'rite-of-passage' tramp for my 13 year old son. We helicoptered in to the Waiau Pass and then ... More ▶︎

Cannibal Gorge, Ada Pass

Track • 2 days. Easy. Return via same track. • Distance: 101m away

An easy overnighter through the pretty bush of Cannibal Gorge and on to the alpine views of Ada Pass. More ▶︎

Cannibal Gorge Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20. • Distance: 101m away

The first hut on the western end of the St James Walkway. More ▶︎

Lewis Pass National Reserve

Place • Reserve. 182.95km². • Distance: 102m away

A small park occupying the forested valleys around Lewis Pass and bordering Lake Sumner and Victoria Forest Parks as well ... More ▶︎

Picton to Aspiring

GPX file • Distance: 103m away

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

W Matakitaki - Ada Pass Hut

GPX file • Distance: 115m away

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

Angelus Hut

Photograph • Distance: 137m away

Morning view form Angelus Hut in May. More ▶︎

Lake Angelus

Photograph • Distance: 137m away

Enclosed Angelus Hut More ▶︎

Angelus Peak

Photograph • Distance: 146m away

evening light on the Angelus Peak (2075m), looking across the lake - Sunset Saddle is in the middle of the ... More ▶︎

Lake Angelus at Sunset

Photograph • Distance: 146m away

looking towards Bristol Pass, some hardy campers in front of the Angelus Hut - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Blue Lake Hut Panorama

Photograph • Distance: 146m away

Taken outside Blue Lake Hut, Nelson Lakes NP. Moss Pass is up there somewhere, but our route was past Lake Constance ... More ▶︎

Drying Out

Photograph • Distance: 146m away

Got drenched on the way up to Blue Lake Hut. Tried to dry out once we'd gotten the stove alight. More ▶︎

Bob's Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8. • Distance: 155m away

Bob was to be absent when I arrived - though a cross outside hints at possible reasons. Hut book entries ... More ▶︎

Bob's Hut

Photograph • Distance: 155m away

Bob's Hut, West Matakitaki More ▶︎

Bob's Hut

Photograph • Distance: 155m away

Bob's Hut, located in wide valley flats on the west branch of the Matakitaki River. More ▶︎

Blue Lake Hut

Photograph • Distance: 158m away

popular in season, this is a busy spot - although there is always floor-space at least, a tent is highly ... More ▶︎

Lake Angelus with no snow

Photograph • Distance: 166m away

Unusually snow free - January 2008 More ▶︎

Lake Angelus

Track • 2 – 3 days. Medium. loop track. • Distance: 167m away

Between the lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa in New Zealand's South Island, is the high alpine tarn of Lake Angelus ... More ▶︎

Lake Angelus

Photograph • Distance: 167m away

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Route Guide: Lake Angelus

Article • Distance: 167m away

Between the lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa in New Zealand's South Island, is the high alpine tarn of Lake Angelus ... More ▶︎

Reflections on Lake Angelus

Photograph • Distance: 167m away

Dec 2005 More ▶︎

Lake of the Angels

Photograph • Distance: 167m away

We arrived at Lake Angelus as a thick fog descended and the temperature dropped to zero. Next morning we were ... More ▶︎

Sunset over Lake Angelus

Photograph • Distance: 170m away

An awesome day and evening, taken May 2011. More ▶︎

Lake Thompson

Photograph • Distance: 198m away

Lake Thompson, just below the Thompson Pass in the Nelson Lakes More ▶︎

Nelson Lakes - Angelus to Sunset Saddle

GPX file • Distance: 203m away

Route marked by cairns from Angelus Hut to Sunset Saddle. (The first part of the route to Hopeless Creek and ... More ▶︎

Lewis Pass Tops

Photograph • Distance: 210m away

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

Nina Valley hut

Photograph • Distance: 210m away

Nina Valley More ▶︎

Lonely camper

Photograph • Distance: 210m away

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

Tarn Nature Walk

Track • Easy. loop track. • Distance: 210m away

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

Tarn, Lewis Pass

Photograph • Distance: 210m away

Looking towards the Cannibal Gorge. More ▶︎

Exploring Lewis Pass

Article • Distance: 210m away

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

Rolleston Pack Track

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 210m away

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

Boyle Flats Hut

Photograph • Distance: 210m away

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

Lewis Tops

Article • Distance: 210m away

Lewis Pass to treeline and return More ▶︎

St James Walkway June 2009

Photograph • Distance: 210m away

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

Ada Cullers Hut

Photograph • Distance: 210m away

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

Lewis Tops

Article • Distance: 210m away

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

St James Conservation Area

Place • Place. 781.96km². • Distance: 210m away

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

Sabine Valley - Blue Lake - D'Urville Valley

Track • 4 – 5 days. Medium. Circuit. • Distance: 258m away

A circuit along neighbouring valleys at the hear of Lake Rotoroa, passing the picturesque Blue Lake, and crossing Moss Pass. ... More ▶︎

Blue Lake

Track • 2 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track. • Distance: 258m away

Blue Lake is a small, pretty lake dammed by boulders at the head of the Sabine Valley. Beyond is Lake ... More ▶︎

Lake Angelus, June 2011

Photograph • Distance: 264m away

Late in the day as we arrived at the hut with the last light catching the tops More ▶︎

Angelus Hut Campsite

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (DOC). 5 spaces. • Distance: 264m away

Alpine campsite located near Angelus Hut and Lake Angelus. During peak season, this campsite must be booked in advance with ... More ▶︎

Angelus Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.Bookings required. • Distance: 264m away

New hut opened in April 2010. A well sited and busy hut next to a lake in an alpine landscape. ... More ▶︎

Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes

Photograph • Distance: 268m away

A good summer camping spot at Lake Thompson in the Nelson Lakes. This lake is at 1700m, at the head ... More ▶︎

Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes

Photograph • Distance: 268m away

A good summer camping spot at Lake Thompson in the Nelson Lakes. This lake is at 1700m, at the head ... More ▶︎

Descent from Lake Thompson

Photograph • Distance: 269m away

This is the route we took from our camp at the outlet of Lake Thompson down to the Waiau Valley ... More ▶︎

Waiau Pass towards Thompson Pass

Photograph • Distance: 269m away

Looking nearly due south towards Lake Thompson (blue horizontal strip above my head), a very prominent fault to its right ... More ▶︎

Lake Thompson Panorama

Photograph • Distance: 269m away

Making dinner at Lake Thompson, alpine upper Waiau River. Just outside of Nelson Lakes National Park More ▶︎

Thompson Pass & Sth Island Alpine Fault line

Photograph • Distance: 311m away

A view from Waiau Pass which clearly shows the alpine fault line as it heads south through Thompson Pass. More ▶︎

St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

Track • 5 – 9 days. Medium/hard. One way. • Distance: 348m away

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

Thompson - D'Urville sidle

Photograph • Distance: 480m away

Cyan shows our actual route from Thompson Pass to D'Urville Pass. Red is Skiveoff's GPX route (downloadable from this website). In ... More ▶︎

Cupola Hut

Photograph • Distance: 482m away

Nelson Lakes National Park More ▶︎

Blue Lake

Photograph • Distance: 544m away

Tiny Blue Lake viewed from the track to Lake Constance. More ▶︎

3 Tarns Pass

Photograph • Distance: 560m away

from the Pass, looking back to the 3 tarns the better camping is on the south side of the pass Feb 2013 More ▶︎

Blue Lake Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16. • Distance: 564m away

Located beside tiny Blue Lake at the head of the Sabine Valley. West, Moss Pass leads to the D'Urville Valley. ... More ▶︎

Blue Lake Hut

Photograph • Distance: 564m away

This hut is located next to the cold but pretty Blue Lake just north of Waiau Pass. More ▶︎

Hinapouri Tarn

Photograph • Distance: 688m away

looking across the tarn into the Hukere Stream/Valley (through which the Cascade track runs) More ▶︎

Mist in the beech forest

Photograph • Distance: 691m away

Lewis Tops Track More ▶︎

Blue Lake, Nelson Lakes

Photograph • Distance: 735m away

Blue Lake in the Nelson lakes. Viewed from the moraine wall below Lake Constance. More ▶︎

Lewis Pass Lookout

Track • Easy. loop track. • Distance: 793m away

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

Three Tarns, Three Tarns Pass

Photograph • Distance: 946m away

Three Tarns, Three Tarns Pass - at the head of the West Matakitaki Valley More ▶︎

View towards Speargrass Creek

Photograph • Distance: 949m away

View from a couple of hundred meters below the rim of the Angelus basin, looking down a valley leading to ... More ▶︎

The hills are alive

Photograph • Distance: 1.2km away

Walking from West Sabine Hut to Blue Lake, the heavens opened and the mountainside just came alive, sprouting waterfalls all ... More ▶︎

Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 1.2km away

from the bolder field above the lake, near the track to Waiau Pass - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

West Matakitaki Valley

Photograph • Distance: 1.2km away

traveling up the valley to 3 Tarns, it's easiest to keep to the river until the last push to the ... More ▶︎

Upper D'Urville valley

Photograph • Distance: 1.3km away

Upper D'Urville valley, descending from Thompson Pass towards D'Urville Hut. Nelson Lakes. More ▶︎

Maruia River Bridge

Photograph • Distance: 1.4km away

Maruia River Bridge, St James Walkway More ▶︎

Relax Shelter

Hut • Shelter (DOC). • Distance: 1.5km away

Basic shelter on Robert Ridge (Mt Robert, Nelson Lakes National Park) More ▶︎

Relax Shelter Nov 2012

Photograph • Distance: 1.5km away

On the Pinchgut track Mt Robert close to the junction with Paddys track and the Robert Ridge route. More ▶︎

Upper Waiau Uwha River

Photograph • Distance: 1.6km away

Having descended from Waiau Pass, the photo is looking upstream to the start of the climb up the fault line ... More ▶︎

Tarns on range south of Mt Misery

Photograph • Distance: 1.8km away

Tarns below pt1609, rapidly losing their emerald colour as mist sets in.. Nearly at the end of a long climb ... More ▶︎

Waiau - Clarence Pass Lake Tennyson Circuit

Track • 4 – 5 days. Medium/hard. Loop track. • Distance: 1.8km away

A challenging 4-5 day circuit in the St. James Conservation Area / Nelson Lakes National Park featuring two alpine pass ... More ▶︎

Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 1.8km away

View down to Lake Constance from Waiau Pass More ▶︎

lewis pass tops - winter

Photograph • Distance: 1.9km away

Near where we camped. June 2010 More ▶︎

Sidling above Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 1.9km away

recent discussion about the track above Lake Constance (Campfire forum, Lake Constance - Waiau Pass Safety topic) has prompted me ... More ▶︎

Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 2.0km away

From the ascent to Waiau Pass. Looking down the West Sabine valley. More ▶︎

Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 2.0km away

Looking south across the lake to Waiau Pass. The southern end of the lake is dammed by an ancient, massive ... More ▶︎

Lewis Tops

Track • 1 – 2 days. Medium. Return by the same track. • Distance: 2.0km away

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

Scree beside the Cedric Track

Photograph • Distance: 2.1km away

looking up the Sabine Valley from the Cedric Track - Feb 2013 More ▶︎

descent to the head of Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 2.1km away

after sidling across tussock grass, the descent from the bluff above the lake is pretty much tracked - and poled ... More ▶︎

Tarn, Trovatore

Photograph • Distance: 2.1km away

Comfortable camping just east of Trovatore. More ▶︎

Travers Peak from Trovatore

Photograph • Distance: 2.1km away

The ridgeline between Travers and Trovatore is rough. More ▶︎

Trovatore

Photograph • Distance: 2.1km away

1737m, overlooking Lewis Pass. More ▶︎

D'Urville Pass

Photograph • Distance: 2.1km away

an easier route (red) to D'Urville Pass Feb 2013 More ▶︎

Kea hut Nov 2012

Photograph • Distance: 2.2km away

An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ... More ▶︎

Kea hut

Hut • Private hut (NA). • Distance: 2.2km away

An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ... More ▶︎

Bushline Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 14. • Distance: 2.2km away

A cute hut with a grand outlook over Lake Rotoiti and down to St Arnaud. Loo with a view! More ▶︎

Zampa (1710m)

Photograph • Distance: 2.3km away

Viewed from just above Henry Saddle. More ▶︎

Anglers Walk, Lake Rotoiti

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 2.3km away

This track follows the first 2km of the Buller River from its source at Lake Rotoiti. It is well used ... More ▶︎

Lewis tops

Photograph • Distance: 2.5km away

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

Nelson Lakes National Park

Place • National Park. 1017.53km². • Distance: 2.5km away

An alpine park of beech forests, valleys, and glacial lakes, offering some relatively easy walking. Established in 1956. Highest point: ... More ▶︎

Lake Rotoiti

Photograph • Distance: 2.5km away

Lake Rotoiti More ▶︎

Travers Peak

Photograph • Distance: 2.5km away

A short walk to 1724m peak in Lewis Pass. More ▶︎

Tarn, Lewis Tops

Photograph • Distance: 2.6km away

Lewis Valley and Libretto Range beyond. More ▶︎

Lewis Tops camping

Photograph • Distance: 2.6km away

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

Lewis Tops camping 3

Photograph • Distance: 2.6km away

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

Lewis Tops camping 2

Photograph • Distance: 2.6km away

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

Mount Technical

Photograph • Distance: 2.6km away

From the Lewis Tops More ▶︎

Lewis Tops from Travers Peak

Photograph • Distance: 2.6km away

Lewis Tops and Mount Technical are in the distance. The spur southwest of Trovatore is closer, and the northern slopes ... More ▶︎

Zampa panorama

Photograph • Distance: 2.7km away

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

Deer Valley Campsite

Campsite • Informal campsite (DOC). 10 spaces. • Distance: 2.7km away

A minimal roadside camping area near Lewis Pass. Water is available from the nearby stream. Foleys Creek and Rolleston Pack ... More ▶︎

Philosophers Knob

Photograph • Distance: 2.7km away

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

Foleys Creek Track - Travers Peak

Track • 1 day. Medium. Return via same track. • Distance: 2.7km away

A poled route to the summit of Travers Peak near Lewis Pass More ▶︎

Libretto Range

Photograph • Distance: 2.7km away

View south along Libretto Range from Travers Peak More ▶︎

Trovatore Peak

Photograph • Distance: 2.7km away

The ridge to Trovatore Peak from Travers peak More ▶︎

Top of Travers Peak

Photograph • Distance: 2.7km away

View north from Travers Peak towards Gloriana Peak and the Fairie Queen More ▶︎

West Matakitaki valley

Photograph • Distance: 2.8km away

West Matakitaki valley, heading from Bob's Hut to Three Tarn Pass More ▶︎

Lake Constance, Nelson Lakes

Photograph • Distance: 2.9km away

Lake Constance in the Nelson Lakes, viewed from the Waiau Pass More ▶︎

Max Smart memorial plaque, Matakitaki valley

Photograph • Distance: 2.9km away

Memorial plaque to Max Smart on the true left of the Matakitaki upriver of the East Matakitaki Hut. The quote ... More ▶︎

Snow Cannible Gorge June

Photograph • Distance: 2.9km away

After a heavy 25 cm fall. More ▶︎

Ada Pass Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.0km away

Ada Pass Hut after a seasonal March snowfall. More ▶︎

Ada Pass Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20. • Distance: 3.0km away

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

Ada Pass Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.0km away

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

Cupola Basin Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.1km away

Walked in from St. Arnaud and stayed overnight April 2002, as part of the popular Travers/Sabine circuit. I must have ... More ▶︎

Cupola basin Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8. • Distance: 3.1km away

A hut on the bushline with great views, well worth the up-hill grunt to get there.Even more spectacular when visited ... More ▶︎

Cupola basin Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.1km away

A snow covered Cupola Basin Hut visited on 6th and 7th July 2008.Stunning views of the surrounding mountains make the ... More ▶︎

Upper D'Urville bivi

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. • Distance: 3.2km away

2 bunk no toilet just a shovel. good base for hunting welcome shelter or last stop before david saddle before ... More ▶︎

Walking the length of the Richmond Ranges

Track • 7 – 14 days. Medium/hard. One way. • Distance: 3.3km away

A 7-14 day walk along the spine of the Richmond Ranges. Alpine tops, crumbling ridgelines, untracked bush & scrub, boulders ... More ▶︎

Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 3.4km away

above the loose scree section of the climb to Waiau Pass (looking to Lake Constance) - easier going from here Feb ... More ▶︎

East Matakitaki Valley from David Saddle

Photograph • Distance: 3.4km away

East Matakitaki Valley from David Saddle, Nelson Lakes More ▶︎

Zampa Kampas

Photograph • Distance: 3.5km away

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

Zampa Lake

Photograph • Distance: 3.5km away

2 hectare lake under Zampa Peak.Idyllic campsite at 1450m More ▶︎

Head of the Henry River

Photograph • Distance: 3.5km away

Between Trovatore and Henry Saddle. More ▶︎

Robert Ridge in the Rain

Photograph • Distance: 3.5km away

On our last day, we decided to walk out from Speargrass Hut via Robert Ridge (to avoid retracing our walk ... More ▶︎

Honeydew Walk, Lake Rotoiti

Track • Easy. Loop track. • Distance: 3.6km away

This short loop leads into the edges of the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project area, a "mainland island" with pest numbers ... More ▶︎

Loop Track, Lake Rotoiti

Track • Easy. Loop track. • Distance: 3.6km away

A short walk through the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project at St Arnaud. Lakeside beech forest. More ▶︎

Robert Ridge

Photograph • Distance: 3.6km away

looking NE along the ridge - in good weather, the views are expansive. More ▶︎

Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud

Photograph • Distance: 3.6km away

Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud More ▶︎

Lake Constance

Photograph • Distance: 3.6km away

Lake Constance, Nelson Lakes National Park. taken part way up to Waiau pass March 2003. More ▶︎

Lake Rotoiti

Photograph • Distance: 3.6km away

from the shore of St Arnaud, looking to the head of the lake and up the Travers Valley - Apr ... More ▶︎

East Matakitaki from David Saddle

Photograph • Distance: 3.7km away

East Matakitaki valley from David Saddle More ▶︎

Kerr Bay campsite

Campsite • Basic Campsite (DOC). 21 spaces. • Distance: 3.7km away

Grassy lakeside camping surrounded by a wealth of walking options, from short walks to alpine tops trips and multi-day tramps. ... More ▶︎

The Maruia Valley from the Lewis Tops

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

Springs Junction and Mount Haast in the distance More ▶︎

Mt Misery hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

Mt Misery hut More ▶︎

Caroline Creek Bivvy

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

Caroline Creek Bivvy More ▶︎

Caroline Creek Bivvy

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. • Distance: 3.8km away

A nice little bivvy with 2 canvas bunks and an open fire More ▶︎

Speargrass Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

from Robert Ridge - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Speargrass Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12. • Distance: 3.8km away

Previously a small cosy hut, but now a brand new roomy hut with two sleeping platforms, L shaped stainless steel ... More ▶︎

Speargrass Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

The old small cosy hut at the top of a clearing. Since replaced by a modern hut. Water from Speargrass Creek ... More ▶︎

The new Speargrass Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

Just like Morgans - nice and new. More ▶︎

Speargrass slip

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

One of a number of slips to negotiate back to the car park. More ▶︎

The new Speargrass Hut

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

Same layout as Morgan. Two sleeping platforms for 10 people in total. Stainless steel L shaped bench. Table, fixed benches, ... More ▶︎

Sunset

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

Lewis Tops More ▶︎

Mount Technical

Photograph • Distance: 3.8km away

Morning on the Lewis Tops More ▶︎

Gibbs Walk

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 4.0km away

Short link track betweem St Arnaud village and campground. More ▶︎

Robert Ridge

Photograph • Distance: 4.0km away

looking down the ridge from Flagtop - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Mount Misery Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. • Distance: 4.0km away

Mount Misery hut More ▶︎

Travers-Sabine Saddle

Photograph • Distance: 4.1km away

Going over the saddle looking west towards the Sabine Valley - April 2010. More ▶︎

Travers-Sabine

Track • 4 – 7 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section. • Distance: 4.1km away

Two river valleys linked by a straightforward alpine saddle at 1800m More ▶︎

Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (west) main ridge

Article • Distance: 4.1km away

The main ridge of the western Richmond Ranges from Mt Riley, near Okamario on SH6 to the Red Hills above ... More ▶︎

St Arnaud Camp Ground Jetty

Photograph • Distance: 4.1km away

Morning view in May. More ▶︎

New Porters Creek Hut

Photograph • Distance: 4.1km away

moved to spot from right branch wairoa. has beenlovingly restored with a new lick of 'rescue orange' paint and sports a ... More ▶︎

Saint Arnaud

Place • Place. • Distance: 4.1km away

An alpine village on the shore of Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park. More ▶︎

Te Araroa Trail

Track • 95 days. Medium. One way. • Distance: 4.1km away

Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 ... More ▶︎

Black Valley Walk

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 4.1km away

Link track between St Arnaud village and the campground. More ▶︎

D'Urville windfall

Photograph • Distance: 4.2km away

This is a little bit of the windfall on the D'Urville track between D'Urville Hut and Morgan Hut. It may ... More ▶︎

Mt Hopeless 2278m Nov 2012

Photograph • Distance: 4.4km away

This picture of Mt Hopeless 2278m was taken on a perfect morning from a knob above the Cupola Basin hut. ... More ▶︎

George Lyon Hut

Photograph • Distance: 4.5km away

George Lyon Hut on the D'Urville River is a 16 bunk DoC hut. The hut is divided into 2 rooms ... More ▶︎

George Lyon Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16. • Distance: 4.7km away

Formerly Ella Hut, located on the D'Urville River. More ▶︎

previous West Sabine bridge

Photograph • Distance: 4.8km away

washed away in 2012 and replaced with one just upstream of West Sabine hut More ▶︎

Lewis tops

Photograph • Distance: 4.8km away

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

West Sabine Hut

Photograph • Distance: 4.8km away

an inside shot - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Hopeless Hut

Photograph • Distance: 4.9km away

A six bunk hut situated near Hopeless Creek, which is a tributary of the Travers River. The lower story is ... More ▶︎

Hopeless Creek Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. • Distance: 4.9km away

An older , little used hut off the Travers Valley leading to Sunset Saddle and Angelus Hut. More ▶︎

West Sabine Bridge

Photograph • Distance: 4.9km away

Feb 2013 - Just upstream from the hut, the new bridge was a pleasant surprise as the DOC website didn't ... More ▶︎

Upper Glenroy Hut [Removed]

Hut • Removed! • Distance: 4.9km away

Hut located on the upper Glenroy River. Removed about 2005. More ▶︎

West Sabine Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 34. • Distance: 5.0km away

Located in the West Branch of the Sabine River, south of Lake Rotoroa. More ▶︎

West Sabine Hut

Photograph • Distance: 5.0km away

April 2010 - small wood burner inside....but sufficient More ▶︎

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

Place • Conservation Park. 1057.71km². • Distance: 5.0km away

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

West Sabine River

Photograph • Distance: 5.0km away

West Sabine River, below West Sabine Hut, Nelson lakes More ▶︎

Morgan Hut

Photograph • Distance: 5.0km away

Morgan Hut on the D'Urville River. 10 bunks and lots of sandflies. More ▶︎

Morgan Hut

Photograph • Distance: 5.0km away

After dinner, before cards More ▶︎

Morgan Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10. • Distance: 5.0km away

Located on the D'Urville River south of Lake Rotoroa. More ▶︎

Morgan Hut

Photograph • Distance: 5.0km away

The new hut, about 1km further up from the old site. More ▶︎

Over the Sabine River

Photograph • Distance: 5.2km away

First bridge after Sabine Hut, I think More ▶︎

Travers Valley flats, Nelson Ranges

Photograph • Distance: 5.4km away

Travers Valley flats above Lakehead Hut, Nelson Ranges More ▶︎

Coldwater hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12. • Distance: 5.6km away

A concrete hut with 12 bunks. When I was there during the Summer the fire had been removed to prevent ... More ▶︎

Coldwater Hut

Photograph • Distance: 5.6km away

The hut, from the Lakehead jetty, looking across Lake Rotoiti - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Lake Rotoroa

Photograph • Distance: 5.7km away

from the verandah of Sabine Hut - no wonder this hut is popular - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Sabine Hut

Photograph • Distance: 5.7km away

picturesque setting at the head of Lake Rotoroa but prone to crowding at holiday times (and not just by sandflies) ... More ▶︎

Sabine Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 32. • Distance: 5.7km away

Located at the head of Lake Rotoroa. A radio is available for contacting the water taxi service. More ▶︎

Jetty at Sabine Hut

Photograph • Distance: 5.7km away

Early morning - April 2010 - I think it's going to rain... More ▶︎

Swans on Lake Rotoroa

Photograph • Distance: 5.7km away

Taken at Sabine Hut More ▶︎

Snow hole lunch

Photograph • Distance: 5.8km away

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

Apprentice tarns

Photograph • Distance: 5.8km away

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

John Tait Hut

Photograph • Distance: 6.0km away

April 2010 - there is a large area of avalanche debris to the immediate right of this photo (out of ... More ▶︎

John Tait Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 30. • Distance: 6.0km away

A good hut situated 5 hours easy walk from the head of Lake Rotoiti. Good views of Mt. Travers up ... More ▶︎

Parachute Rocks Track

Photograph • Distance: 6.0km away

View of Lake Rotoiti from point 1738 More ▶︎

Travers Waterfall

Photograph • Distance: 6.0km away

a 15m fall - just a few minutes off the main Travers track (sign-posted) - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Travers Falls

Place • Place. • Distance: 6.0km away

The whole of the Travers River funnels through this narrow slit - must be awesome after heavy rain. About 1km upstream ... More ▶︎

Mueller Tarn Track

Track • Easy/medium. Return via same track. • Distance: 6.0km away

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

Mueller Tarn

Photograph • Distance: 6.1km away

A snowy tarn just above the treeline near Maruia Springs. More ▶︎

Lewis Tops from Mueller Tarn

Photograph • Distance: 6.1km away

This is the view south across the valley. More ▶︎

Mossy forest

Photograph • Distance: 6.2km away

Mueller Tarn Track. More ▶︎

Lakehead Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28. • Distance: 6.3km away

A large modern hut. Lots of sandflies. Note that access to Coldwater Hut across the valley is either a 2-3 ... More ▶︎

Lakehead hut

Photograph • Distance: 6.3km away

Lakehead hut close to Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park More ▶︎

Lucretia

Photograph • Distance: 6.3km away

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

Sabine-Waiau Pass-Thompson Pass-D'Urville

Track • 5 – 7 days. Easy/medium. Loop track. • Distance: 6.5km away

5 day trip accessed by kayak up Lake Rotoroa. Easy bush travel up and down Sabine and D'Urville valleys respectively. ... More ▶︎

St Arnaud Range Track

Track • 1 day. Medium. Return by the same track. • Distance: 6.5km away

This walk climbs steadily through beech forest to a height of over 1650 metres. Above the bushline (at 1400 m), ... More ▶︎

Waiau Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. • Distance: 6.6km away

New hut on the Waiau Pass Track and Te Araroa Trail. This hut was opened 27 January 2018, and constructed ... More ▶︎

Waiau hut

Photograph • Distance: 6.6km away

Waiau hut. 6-February-2018 More ▶︎

Mt Franklin

Photograph • Distance: 6.6km away

taken on the descent from Travers Pass into the E Sabine River - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Lucretia Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. • Distance: 6.7km away

Very basic 2 bunk hut with open fire in the head of Lucretia Stream, Lewis Pass area More ▶︎

Clarence Pass

Photograph • Distance: 6.8km away

Climbing towards Clarence Pass from the East Branch of the Sabine River. More ▶︎

Lucretia biv

Photograph • Distance: 6.8km away

inside the biv - basic but welcome in bad weather - Feb 2018 More ▶︎

Lucretia biv

Photograph • Distance: 6.8km away

a good lunch stop on the route to the tops - Feb 2018 More ▶︎

Lucretia Hut Route

Track • 1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track. • Distance: 6.8km away

Lucretia biv via Nina Valley More ▶︎

Freyberg Range, Pell Stream

Article • Distance: 6.8km away

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

Rainbow Pass

Photograph • Distance: 7.0km away

looking across the tarn, the climb to the top of the pass is steeper than it looks in this photo ... More ▶︎

Rainbow Tarn

Photograph • Distance: 7.0km away

the tarn below Rainbow Pass, looking to Mt Travers - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Mt Technical

Photograph • Distance: 7.0km away

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

Lucretia Hut

Photograph • Distance: 7.1km away

Lucretia Hut More ▶︎

Phil and Lori at Travers Saddle

Photograph • Distance: 7.2km away

A couple of American trampers I met back in 06. Soon after this crossing we got hit by a bit ... More ▶︎

Phil and Lori at Travers Saddle

Photograph • Distance: 7.2km away

A couple of American trampers I met back in 06. Soon after this crossing we got hit by a bit ... More ▶︎

Travers Pass

Photograph • Distance: 7.2km away

Looking down onto Travers Pass from Rainbow Pass. The main track is on the far side. More ▶︎

Rainbow Pass from the south

Photograph • Distance: 7.2km away

Rainbow Pass: a steep, tricky pass with serious exposure. I took the green route shown ... the red may, or ... More ▶︎

Sabine

Photograph • Distance: 7.2km away

Sabine river from Travers Pass More ▶︎

Upper Travers Hut

Photograph • Distance: 7.3km away

Upper Travers Hut with Travers Pass beyond, Nelson Lakes More ▶︎

Downies Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. • Distance: 7.3km away

Historic hut on the Matakitaki River, dating back to 1902 or earlier. The hut is perhaps the second oldest in ... More ▶︎

Molesworth Recreation Reserve

Place • Reserve. 1807.87km². • Distance: 7.3km away

An iconic high country station located behind the Kaikoura Ranges. More ▶︎

Travers Pass

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

final ascent to Travers Pass - Mt Travers in the background - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Pell Stream Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. • Distance: 7.4km away

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

Pell Stream hut August 2011

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

Neil B & I recently visited this hut. There have been some track improvements since I was last there. Hut ... More ▶︎

Pell Stream hut Dec 2008

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

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

Lake Daniels to Lake Rotoroa

GPX file • Distance: 7.5km away

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

D'Urville jetty

Photograph • Distance: 7.5km away

D'Urville jetty More ▶︎

D'Urville hut

Photograph • Distance: 7.6km away

D'Urville hut More ▶︎

Downie Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. • Distance: 7.6km away

Downie Hut is an old board and batten hut with a large open fire place. The original shingle roof now ... More ▶︎

D'Urville Jetty

Photograph • Distance: 7.7km away

... at the hut. Zoom in and you'll see the sandflies ... More ▶︎

Travers Pass

Photograph • Distance: 7.8km away

beginning of the climb to Travers Pass, looking down the Travers Valley - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

D'Urville Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10. • Distance: 7.8km away

Located at the head of Lake Rotoroa. More ▶︎

Anne Cullers Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. • Distance: 7.8km away

Viewed across the Anne River. A newer, larger hut was adjacent to this old timer but burned down in Jul ... More ▶︎

Anne Hut

Photograph • Distance: 7.8km away

Anne Hut More ▶︎

Rokeby Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3. • Distance: 7.8km away

Hidden on a high bench above the Boyle River. Three canvas bunks, 2 cute seats and a woodstove make for ... More ▶︎

Nelson Lakes

Photograph • Distance: 7.9km away

Travers-Sabine Circuit 2012 More ▶︎

Rokeby Hut

Photograph • Distance: 7.9km away

Rokeby Hut is an old cullers hut about 1 hour upstream from the Boyle Flats Hut. Three canvas bunks and ... More ▶︎

Upper Travers

Photograph • Distance: 7.9km away

Looking down on Upper Travers Hut More ▶︎

Upper Travers Basin

Photograph • Distance: 8.0km away

The pot belly stove in the new hut at Upper Travers got a strong workout in the winter of 2004. ... More ▶︎

Upper Travers Hut

Photograph • Distance: 8.0km away

April 2010 More ▶︎

Mt Travers

Photograph • Distance: 8.0km away

Mt Travers from Upper Travers Hut - 2338m - Apr 2011 More ▶︎

Upper Travers Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 24. • Distance: 8.0km away

The original hut has been replaced by a larger hut. The new hut is in the shelter of the trees ... More ▶︎

Brass Monkey Bivouac

Photograph • Distance: 8.1km away

Brass Monkey Bivouac More ▶︎

Burn Ck Bivvy

Photograph • Distance: 8.1km away

A basic 2 bunk bivvy that has seen better days. Burn ck is fairly tight and gorgey with plenty of sidling ... More ▶︎

Burn Creek Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. • Distance: 8.1km away

The little hut with a steep-pitched roof is located just under the Emily Peaks next to some beech forest. Given ... More ▶︎

Tarns and Brass Monkey biv Dec 2011

Photograph • Distance: 8.2km away

This pic shows a couple of the tarns near the biv. The biv, an ex NZFS one, is in a ... More ▶︎

Brass Monkey Bivouac

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. • Distance: 8.3km away

A basic 2 bunk bivvy on the Lewis Tops More ▶︎

Ada Cullers Hut

Photograph • Distance: 8.4km away

Ada Cullers Hut is an historic Hut about 15 minutes from Christopher Hut on the St James Walkway. 4 bunks More ▶︎

Christopher Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 14. • Distance: 8.4km away

Christopher hut. More ▶︎

Ada Cullers Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. • Distance: 8.5km away

Christopher (Ada) Cullers Hut. More ▶︎

New Anne River Hut

Photograph • Distance: 8.5km away

The new Anne River Hut on the St James Walkway nearing completion on March 17th 2011. The hut replaces the ... More ▶︎

Anne Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20. • Distance: 8.6km away

The new Anne Hut replaces the hut that burned down in July 2010, and opened 18 February 2012. This hut ... More ▶︎

Maling Pass to Lake Guyon

GPX file • Distance: 8.6km away

From Lake Tennyson, cross Maling Pass into the deep Waiau Valley, then turn off to Lake Guyon. More ▶︎

Maling Pass to Lake Guyon junction

GPX file • Distance: 8.6km away

Northernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail More ▶︎

Waiau Valley

Photograph • Distance: 8.7km away

The view up toward Waiau Pass from beneath Maling Pass. The Waiau Pass is up to the left. More ▶︎

Pell Stream

Photograph • Distance: 9.1km away

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

Christopher Hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.1km away

Christopher Hut on the Ada River. Part of the Saint James Walkway More ▶︎

Maud Hut July 2019

Photograph • Distance: 9.3km away

This picturesque hut and an associated out building are now derelict. Maud Hut is a relic of depression era goldmining ... More ▶︎

Wairau-Paske saddle

Photograph • Distance: 9.5km away

The saddle at the head of the Wairau, crossing into the Paske. Tiring climbing on loose scree, but a non-technical ... More ▶︎

Rainbow valley

Photograph • Distance: 9.5km away

Ascent towards the Rainbow Pass More ▶︎

Paske Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. • Distance: 9.6km away

Hut in the headwaters of Paske Creek, beneath the St Arnaud Range. Passes beyond the hut lead into the head ... More ▶︎

Nina River

Photograph • Distance: 9.6km away

Spring snow on the Libretto Range. More ▶︎

Paske Hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.7km away

Paske Hut. taken 11 Aug 2018. More ▶︎

Nina Gorge in snow

Photograph • Distance: 9.7km away

June 2010 a track that's always muddy More ▶︎

Paske Hut

Photograph • Distance: 9.7km away

Paske Hut and the towering walls of the head basin beyond. The two valley cutting left lead to the Paske-Clarence ... More ▶︎

Paske Valley

Photograph • Distance: 9.7km away

Paske Valley - looking down from the hut More ▶︎

Lewis River

Photograph • Distance: 9.8km away

Lewis River near Palmer Lodge at the start of the Nina Valley Track, October 2009. More ▶︎

Mole Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. • Distance: 9.8km away

A brilliant hut to visit close to Murchison within the Tutaki Conservation Area, on the edge of Nelson Lakes National ... More ▶︎