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St Arnaud to Lewis Pass
![Blue Lake Hut - Bobs Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13215-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake Hut - Bobs Hut
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Distance: 132m away
Blue Lake campsite to Bob’s Hut, via Lake Thompson and D’Urville Pass
An actual, recorded, gpx – the high route section ...
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![Waiau Pass towards Thompson Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12610-mini.jpg)
Waiau Pass towards Thompson Pass
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Distance: 202m away
Looking nearly due south towards Lake Thompson (blue horizontal strip above my head), a very prominent fault to its right ...
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![St James Conservation Area](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4746-mini.jpg)
St James Conservation Area
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Place. 781.96km2.
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Distance: 203m away
A large new recreational area featuring tussock grasslands, and including the headwaters of the Waiau and Clarence Rivers.
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![Thompson Pass & Sth Island Alpine Fault line](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12098-mini.jpg)
Thompson Pass & Sth Island Alpine Fault line
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Distance: 214m away
A view from Waiau Pass which clearly shows the alpine fault line as it heads south through Thompson Pass.
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![Thompson - D'Urville sidle](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13231-mini.jpg)
Thompson - D'Urville sidle
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Distance: 217m away
Cyan shows our actual route from Thompson Pass to D'Urville Pass. Red is Skiveoff's GPX route (downloadable from this website).
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![Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2608-mini.jpg)
Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass
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Distance: 223m away
A 5-7 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and ...
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![John Tait Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7982-mini.jpg)
John Tait Hut
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Distance: 223m away
April 2010 - there is a large area of avalanche debris to the immediate right of this photo (out of ...
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![John Tait Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1341-mini.jpg)
John Tait Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 30.
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Distance: 223m away
A good hut situated 5 hours easy walk from the head of Lake Rotoiti. Good views of Mt. Travers up ...
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![Lake Thompson](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12095-mini.jpg)
Lake Thompson
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Distance: 223m away
A view of the beautiful Lake Thompson, a short distance from Thompson Pass
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![Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9417-mini.jpg)
Nelson Lakes double figure eight with a reverse twist
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Distance: 277m away
January 2008.
A seven day epic up and over Lake Angelus from Speargrass Hut, then up the Sabine River, over Waiau ...
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![Waiau - Clarence Pass Lake Tennyson Circuit](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3554-mini.jpg)
Waiau - Clarence Pass Lake Tennyson Circuit
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4 – 5 days. Medium/hard. Loop track.
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Distance: 344m away
A challenging 4-5 day circuit in the St. James Conservation Area / Nelson Lakes National Park featuring two alpine pass ...
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![Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10476-mini.jpg)
Lake Constance
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Distance: 344m away
Lake Constance, Nelson Lakes National Park. taken part way up to Waiau pass March 2003.
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![Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13692-mini.jpg)
Profile : St Arnaud - Lewis Pass
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Distance: 348m away
A useful profile of the 100km tramp - with a couple of bad weather alternatives :
1. low route past Speargrass ...
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![St Arnaud - Lewis Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13215-mini.jpg)
St Arnaud - Lewis Pass
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Distance: 348m away
A 9-day 100km tramp via the Thompson, D'Urville and 3 Tarns Passes
Feb 2013
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Picton to Aspiring
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Distance: 358m away
An aborted alpine traverse. Picton to West Cape, but aborted at Aspiring due to real world emergencies back home. Posted ...
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Walking the length of the Richmond Ranges
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7 – 14 days. Medium/hard. One way.
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Distance: 368m away
A 7-14 day walk along the spine of the Richmond Ranges. Alpine tops, crumbling ridgelines, untracked bush & scrub, boulders ...
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![West Sabine Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1375-mini.jpg)
West Sabine Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 34.
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Distance: 394m away
Located in the West Branch of the Sabine River, south of Lake Rotoroa.
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![Blue Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7984-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake
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2 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track.
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Distance: 394m away
Blue Lake is a small, pretty lake dammed by boulders at the head of the Sabine Valley. Beyond is Lake ...
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![West Sabine Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7976-mini.jpg)
West Sabine Hut
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Distance: 394m away
April 2010 - small wood burner inside....but sufficient
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![Sabine Valley - Blue Lake - D'Urville Valley](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7984-mini.jpg)
Sabine Valley - Blue Lake - D'Urville Valley
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4 – 5 days. Medium. Circuit.
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Distance: 394m away
A circuit along neighbouring valleys at the hear of Lake Rotoroa, passing the picturesque Blue Lake, and crossing Moss Pass. ...
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![Blue Lake Jan 2007](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9711-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake Jan 2007
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Distance: 394m away
This was a 'rite-of-passage' tramp for my 13 year old son. We helicoptered in to the Waiau Pass and then ...
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![Lake Thompson](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2614-mini.jpg)
Lake Thompson
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Distance: 394m away
Lake Thompson, just below the Thompson Pass in the Nelson Lakes
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![West Sabine River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2611-mini.jpg)
West Sabine River
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Distance: 404m away
West Sabine River, below West Sabine Hut, Nelson lakes
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Lewis Pass Lookout
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Easy. loop track.
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Distance: 410m away
A loop track at Lewis Pass leading to a good view of the Cannibal Gorge.
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![previous West Sabine bridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28158-mini.jpg)
previous West Sabine bridge
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Distance: 427m away
washed away in 2012 and replaced with one just upstream of West Sabine hut
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![Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2473-mini.jpg)
Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes
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Distance: 434m away
A good summer camping spot at Lake Thompson in the Nelson Lakes. This lake is at 1700m, at the head ...
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![Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2472-mini.jpg)
Lake Thompson, Nelson Lakes
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Distance: 434m away
A good summer camping spot at Lake Thompson in the Nelson Lakes. This lake is at 1700m, at the head ...
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![Lake Thompson Panorama](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12611-mini.jpg)
Lake Thompson Panorama
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Distance: 435m away
Making dinner at Lake Thompson, alpine upper Waiau River.
Just outside of Nelson Lakes National Park
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![Descent from Lake Thompson](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/14/14874-mini.jpg)
Descent from Lake Thompson
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Distance: 435m away
This is the route we took from our camp at the outlet of Lake Thompson down to the Waiau Valley ...
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![Travers-Sabine](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7984-mini.jpg)
Travers-Sabine
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4 – 7 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section.
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Distance: 456m away
Two river valleys linked by a straightforward alpine saddle at 1800m
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![Travers-Sabine Saddle](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7979-mini.jpg)
Travers-Sabine Saddle
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Distance: 456m away
Going over the saddle looking west towards the Sabine Valley - April 2010.
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![Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (west) main ridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2445-mini.jpg)
Route Guide: Richmond Ranges (west) main ridge
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Distance: 456m away
The main ridge of the western Richmond Ranges from Mt Riley, near Okamario on SH6 to the Red Hills above ...
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![New Porters Creek Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11718-mini.jpg)
New Porters Creek Hut
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Distance: 456m away
moved to spot from right branch wairoa.
has beenlovingly restored with a new lick of 'rescue orange' paint and sports a ...
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Saint Arnaud
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Place.
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Distance: 457m away
An alpine village on the shore of Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park.
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![Te Araroa Trail](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2501-mini.jpg)
Te Araroa Trail
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95 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 458m away
Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 ...
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![Pell Stream](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4741-mini.jpg)
Pell Stream
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2 – 3 days. Medium. Loop track with a road section.
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Distance: 469m away
This highly recommended valley not far from the highway west of the Lewis pass, is accessible to most people with ...
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![St James Walkway](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4746-mini.jpg)
St James Walkway
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5 days. Easy/medium. One way.
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Distance: 492m away
A long and easy walk on St James Station near Lewis Pass. Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud.
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![West Sabine Bridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13154-mini.jpg)
West Sabine Bridge
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Distance: 493m away
Feb 2013 - Just upstream from the hut, the new bridge was a pleasant surprise as the DOC website didn't ...
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![Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13217-mini.jpg)
Lake Constance
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Distance: 527m away
above the loose scree section of the climb to Waiau Pass (looking to Lake Constance) - easier going from here
Feb ...
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![Alpine Tarn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13552-mini.jpg)
Alpine Tarn
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Distance: 536m away
early morning at Lewis Pass (start of the St James Walkway)
Feb 2013
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![Travers Peak - Trovatore - Henry Saddle](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7580-mini.jpg)
Travers Peak - Trovatore - Henry Saddle
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2 days. Medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 537m away
An interesting circuit exploring the alpine tops around Lewis Pass.
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![Lewis Pass tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11001-mini.jpg)
Lewis Pass tops
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Distance: 537m away
Looking toward Cannibal Gorge and the St James.
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![Lewis Pass Tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10999-mini.jpg)
Lewis Pass Tops
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Medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 537m away
A superb track which provides quick access to the open tops of the Lewis Pass.
Allow around 1.5 hours to reach ...
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![Lonely camper](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1618-mini.jpg)
Lonely camper
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Distance: 612m away
The hut became rather full with a boy's school excursion. A (clever) tutor decided the nightlife outside may be quieter.
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![Lewis Pass Tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2525-mini.jpg)
Lewis Pass Tops
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Distance: 612m away
View of the Maruia River and Cannibal Gorge from Lewis Pass Tops
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![Cannibal Gorge, Ada Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4746-mini.jpg)
Cannibal Gorge, Ada Pass
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2 days. Easy. Return via same track.
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Distance: 612m away
An easy overnighter through the pretty bush of Cannibal Gorge and on to the alpine views of Ada Pass.
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![Rolleston Pack Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1241-mini.jpg)
Rolleston Pack Track
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 612m away
An old pack track near Lewis Pass. This is a pleasant forest walk, and an alternative to walking along the ...
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![Tarn Nature Walk](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1241-mini.jpg)
Tarn Nature Walk
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Easy. loop track.
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Distance: 612m away
A nature trail exploring the wetland plants on Lewis Pass
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![Boyle Flats Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4757-mini.jpg)
Boyle Flats Hut
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Distance: 612m away
Perched high on a river terrace, accessed from a swingbridge 'on the Boyle'.
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![Exploring Lewis Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7569-mini.jpg)
Exploring Lewis Pass
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Distance: 612m away
There is a good range of tracks and routes around Lewis Pass to suit all abilities. Here is a selection ...
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![Ada Cullers Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4744-mini.jpg)
Ada Cullers Hut
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Distance: 612m away
Tidy old shack provides shelter and shade from the elements. No mattresses or water supply.
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![St James Walkway June 2009](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7506-mini.jpg)
St James Walkway June 2009
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Distance: 612m away
Gloriana and the Faerie Queene, on a brilliant winter's day.
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![Lewis Tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28263-mini.jpg)
Lewis Tops
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Distance: 613m away
A light hearted trip report up onto the Lewis Tops, Lewis Pass in winter.
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![Lewis Pass National Reserve](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9029-mini.jpg)
Lewis Pass National Reserve
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Reserve. 182.95km2.
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Distance: 613m away
A small park occupying the forested valleys around Lewis Pass and bordering Lake Sumner and Victoria Forest Parks as well ...
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![Nelson Lakes - Lakehead, Angelus and Speargrass Circuit](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11106-mini.jpg)
Nelson Lakes - Lakehead, Angelus and Speargrass Circuit
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Distance: 619m away
From St Arnaud along Lake Rotoiti to Lakehead Hut, then crossing the Travers River and via the Cascade Track to ...
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Gibbs Walk
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 687m away
Short link track betweem St Arnaud village and campground.
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![Kerr Bay campsite](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2608-mini.jpg)
Kerr Bay campsite
Campsite
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Basic Campsite (DOC). 21 spaces.
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Distance: 731m away
Grassy lakeside camping surrounded by a wealth of walking options, from short walks to alpine tops trips and multi-day tramps. ...
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Black Valley Walk
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 760m away
Link track between St Arnaud village and the campground.
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![Lake Rotoiti](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10241-mini.jpg)
Lake Rotoiti
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Distance: 782m away
from the shore of St Arnaud, looking to the head of the lake and up the Travers Valley - Apr ...
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Loop Track, Lake Rotoiti
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 805m away
A short walk through the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project at St Arnaud. Lakeside beech forest.
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Honeydew Walk, Lake Rotoiti
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 805m away
This short loop leads into the edges of the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project area, a "mainland island" with pest numbers ...
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![W Matakitaki - Ada Pass Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2618-mini.jpg)
W Matakitaki - Ada Pass Hut
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Distance: 822m away
Treeline in West Matakitaki Valley to Ada Pass Hut, via 3 Tarns Pass
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![Ada Pass Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4761-mini.jpg)
Ada Pass Hut
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Distance: 884m away
20-bunker nested into the bush edge with excellent sub-apline vista from the balcony.
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![Ada Pass Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7506-mini.jpg)
Ada Pass Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 884m away
Ada Pass Hut (sleeps 14 on platform beds, matresses, stove, tank & river water) is a large, comfortable two-room hut ...
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![Lake Constance, Nelson Lakes](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2613-mini.jpg)
Lake Constance, Nelson Lakes
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Distance: 1.1km away
Lake Constance in the Nelson Lakes, viewed from the Waiau Pass
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![Thompson Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2472-mini.jpg)
Thompson Pass
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Distance: 1.1km away
Caroline Creek Hut, Upper Waiau Valley to East Matakitaki Hut via Thompson Pass & Unamed Pass
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![Thompson Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13231-mini.jpg)
Thompson Pass
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Distance: 1.1km away
Caroline Creek Hut, Upper Waiau Valley to East Matakitaki Hut via Thompson Pass & Unamed Pass
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![Upper D'Urville valley](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2615-mini.jpg)
Upper D'Urville valley
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Distance: 1.1km away
Upper D'Urville valley, descending from Thompson Pass towards D'Urville Hut. Nelson Lakes.
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![Nelson Lakes National Park](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11106-mini.jpg)
Nelson Lakes National Park
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National Park. 1017.53km2.
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Distance: 1.4km away
An alpine park of beech forests, valleys, and glacial lakes, offering some relatively easy walking. Established in 1956. Highest point: ...
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![descent to the head of Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/15/15215-mini.jpg)
descent to the head of Lake Constance
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Distance: 1.5km away
after sidling across tussock grass, the descent from the bluff above the lake is pretty much tracked - and poled ...
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![Travers Falls](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10261-mini.jpg)
Travers Falls
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Place.
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Distance: 1.5km away
The whole of the Travers River funnels through this narrow slit - must be awesome after heavy rain.
About 1km upstream ...
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![Travers Waterfall](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10261-mini.jpg)
Travers Waterfall
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Distance: 1.5km away
a 15m fall - just a few minutes off the main Travers track (sign-posted) - Apr 2011
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![Sidling above Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/15/15214-mini.jpg)
Sidling above Lake Constance
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Distance: 1.7km away
recent discussion about the track above Lake Constance (Campfire forum, Lake Constance - Waiau Pass Safety topic) has prompted me ...
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![Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12615-mini.jpg)
Lake Constance
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Distance: 1.7km away
From the ascent to Waiau Pass.
Looking down the West Sabine valley.
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![Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1461-mini.jpg)
Lake Constance
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Distance: 1.7km away
Looking south across the lake to Waiau Pass. The southern end of the lake is dammed by an ancient, massive ...
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![Lewis Tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1239-mini.jpg)
Lewis Tops
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1 – 2 days. Medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 1.7km away
A short climb onto the tops at Lewis Pass, providing panoramic views of the area. With camping on the valley ...
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Anglers Walk, Lake Rotoiti
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 1.7km away
This track follows the first 2km of the Buller River from its source at Lake Rotoiti. It is well used ...
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![Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7897-mini.jpg)
Lake Constance
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Distance: 1.8km away
View down to Lake Constance from Waiau Pass
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![D'Urville Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13218-mini.jpg)
D'Urville Pass
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Distance: 1.9km away
an easier route (red) to D'Urville Pass
Feb 2013
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![Upper Waiau Uwha River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28243-mini.jpg)
Upper Waiau Uwha River
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Distance: 2.0km away
Having descended from Waiau Pass, the photo is looking upstream to the start of the climb up the fault line ...
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![East Matakitaki Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13543-mini.jpg)
East Matakitaki Hut
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Distance: 2.0km away
beside the river and at the southern end of the flats, we found this 6-berth hut in great condition
Feb 2013
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![East Matakitaki Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9027-mini.jpg)
East Matakitaki Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 2.0km away
East Matakitaki Hut (6 bunk, matresses, fireplace, creek water) lies on river flats in the upper Matakitaki valley (east branch). ...
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![East Matakitaki Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9027-mini.jpg)
East Matakitaki Hut
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Distance: 2.0km away
East Matakitaki Hut in the east branch of the Matakitaki Valley.
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![Lewis tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27766-mini.jpg)
Lewis tops
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Distance: 2.2km away
Panorama (click to see the whole pic) from near SH1535, looking along the tops to the descent to Lewis Pass.
The ...
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![Lewis Tops camping](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28263-mini.jpg)
Lewis Tops camping
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Distance: 2.3km away
2 small tarns and a shallow gully to provide good shelter make for a good campsite, after reaching the Lewis ...
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![Lewis Tops camping 3](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28266-mini.jpg)
Lewis Tops camping 3
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Distance: 2.3km away
Panorama with Mt Technical & the Apprentice as backdrop to the Lewis Tops - just past pt 1561, 2 small ...
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![Lewis Tops camping 2](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28264-mini.jpg)
Lewis Tops camping 2
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Distance: 2.3km away
2 small tarns and a shallow gully to provide good shelter make for a good campsite, after reaching the Lewis ...
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![East Matakitaki Valley from David Saddle](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2616-mini.jpg)
East Matakitaki Valley from David Saddle
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Distance: 2.3km away
East Matakitaki Valley from David Saddle, Nelson Lakes
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![East Matakitaki from David Saddle](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2477-mini.jpg)
East Matakitaki from David Saddle
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Distance: 2.3km away
East Matakitaki valley from David Saddle
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![Lake Constance](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10253-mini.jpg)
Lake Constance
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Distance: 2.4km away
from the bolder field above the lake, near the track to Waiau Pass - Apr 2011
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![Max Smart memorial plaque, Matakitaki valley](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10366-mini.jpg)
Max Smart memorial plaque, Matakitaki valley
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Distance: 2.5km away
Memorial plaque to Max Smart on the true left of the Matakitaki upriver of the East Matakitaki Hut. The quote ...
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![Tarn, Trovatore](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7565-mini.jpg)
Tarn, Trovatore
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Distance: 2.5km away
Comfortable camping just east of Trovatore.
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![Travers Peak from Trovatore](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7566-mini.jpg)
Travers Peak from Trovatore
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Distance: 2.5km away
The ridgeline between Travers and Trovatore is rough.
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![Cupola basin Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4195-mini.jpg)
Cupola basin Hut
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Distance: 2.8km away
A snow covered Cupola Basin Hut visited on 6th and 7th July 2008.Stunning views of the surrounding mountains make the ...
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![Cupola Basin Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8085-mini.jpg)
Cupola Basin Hut
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Distance: 2.8km away
Walked in from St. Arnaud and stayed overnight April 2002, as part of the popular Travers/Sabine circuit. I must have ...
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![Cupola basin Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4195-mini.jpg)
Cupola basin Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
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Distance: 2.8km away
A hut on the bushline with great views, well worth the up-hill grunt to get there.Even more spectacular when visited ...
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![Blue Lake, Nelson Lakes](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2612-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake, Nelson Lakes
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Distance: 2.8km away
Blue Lake in the Nelson lakes. Viewed from the moraine wall below Lake Constance.
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![Deer Valley Campsite](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12895-mini.jpg)
Deer Valley Campsite
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Informal campsite (DOC). 10 spaces.
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Distance: 3.0km away
A minimal roadside camping area near Lewis Pass. Water is available from the nearby stream. Foleys Creek and Rolleston Pack ...
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![Mt Franklin](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10260-mini.jpg)
Mt Franklin
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Distance: 3.0km away
taken on the descent from Travers Pass into the E Sabine River - Apr 2011
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![Trovatore Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12897-mini.jpg)
Trovatore Peak
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Distance: 3.0km away
The ridge to Trovatore Peak from Travers peak
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![Top of Travers Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12895-mini.jpg)
Top of Travers Peak
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Distance: 3.0km away
View north from Travers Peak towards Gloriana Peak and the Fairie Queen
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![Libretto Range](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12896-mini.jpg)
Libretto Range
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Distance: 3.0km away
View south along Libretto Range from Travers Peak
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![Foleys Creek Track - Travers Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7559-mini.jpg)
Foleys Creek Track - Travers Peak
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1 day. Medium. Return via same track.
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Distance: 3.0km away
A poled route to the summit of Travers Peak near Lewis Pass
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![Blue Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1428-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake
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Distance: 3.0km away
Tiny Blue Lake viewed from the track to Lake Constance.
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![Lewis Tops from Travers Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7558-mini.jpg)
Lewis Tops from Travers Peak
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Distance: 3.1km away
Lewis Tops and Mount Technical are in the distance. The spur southwest of Trovatore is closer, and the northern slopes ...
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![Upper D'Urville bivi](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7743-mini.jpg)
Upper D'Urville bivi
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
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Distance: 3.3km away
2 bunk no toilet just a shovel. good base for hunting welcome shelter or last stop before david saddle before ...
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![Cannibal Gorge Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4744-mini.jpg)
Cannibal Gorge Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 3.4km away
The first hut on the western end of the St James Walkway.
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![Cannibal Gorge Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9847-mini.jpg)
Cannibal Gorge Hut
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Distance: 3.4km away
Cannibal Gorge Hut is the first hut on the St James walkway from the Lewis Pass end
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![Fantail](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9858-mini.jpg)
Fantail
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Distance: 3.4km away
Fantail near Cannibal Gorge Hut on the Saint James Walkway
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![Cannibal Gorge Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9846-mini.jpg)
Cannibal Gorge Hut
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Distance: 3.4km away
Cannibal Gorge Hut is the first hut on the St James walkway from the Lewis Pass end. Sleeps 20. Nice ...
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![Frosty Morning Maruia River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9857-mini.jpg)
Frosty Morning Maruia River
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Distance: 3.4km away
Trampers on a frosty morning in the upper Maruia River near Cannibal Gorge.
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![The Maruia Valley from the Lewis Tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1242-mini.jpg)
The Maruia Valley from the Lewis Tops
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Distance: 3.5km away
Springs Junction and Mount Haast in the distance
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![South side of 3 Tarns Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13227-mini.jpg)
South side of 3 Tarns Pass
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Distance: 3.5km away
campsite and tarn as sunset approaches
Feb 2013
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![Mt Hopeless 2278m Nov 2012](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12941-mini.jpg)
Mt Hopeless 2278m Nov 2012
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Distance: 3.5km away
This picture of Mt Hopeless 2278m was taken on a perfect morning from a knob above the Cupola Basin hut. ...
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![Paddy's Pinchgut circuit](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7321-mini.jpg)
Paddy's Pinchgut circuit
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 3.5km away
Mt Robert carpark to carpark via Paddy Track, Bushline hut, Relax Shelter and Pinchgut track - 4 hours. 575m up ...
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![Paddy's Pinchgut circuit](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7321-mini.jpg)
Paddy's Pinchgut circuit
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Distance: 3.5km away
Great morning or afternoon walk with great lake and mountain views.
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![Caroline Creek Bivvy](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6032-mini.jpg)
Caroline Creek Bivvy
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
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Distance: 3.5km away
A nice little bivvy with 2 canvas bunks and an open fire
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![Blue Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10252-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake
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Distance: 3.5km away
considering the grey skies at the time, Blue Lake lives up to the name - and throws in some irridescent ...
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![Blue Lake campsite](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13215-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake campsite
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Distance: 3.6km away
nestled in and around a clump of trees, in front of the lake - Feb 2013
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![Blue Lake Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1426-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.
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Distance: 3.6km away
Located beside tiny Blue Lake at the head of the Sabine Valley. West, Moss Pass leads to the D'Urville Valley. ...
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![Blue Lake Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1426-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake Hut
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Distance: 3.6km away
This hut is located next to the cold but pretty Blue Lake just north of Waiau Pass.
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![Drying Out](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12616-mini.jpg)
Drying Out
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Distance: 3.6km away
Got drenched on the way up to Blue Lake Hut.
Tried to dry out once we'd gotten the stove alight.
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![Blue Lake Hut Panorama](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12608-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake Hut Panorama
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Distance: 3.6km away
Taken outside Blue Lake Hut, Nelson Lakes NP.
Moss Pass is up there somewhere, but our route was past Lake Constance ...
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![Blue Lake Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28230-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake Hut
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Distance: 3.6km away
popular in season, this is a busy spot - although there is always floor-space at least, a tent is highly ...
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![Blue Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10312-mini.jpg)
Blue Lake
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Distance: 3.6km away
at the outlet end, the greens of Blue Lake dominate - considering the mists hovering above, the colour is indeed ...
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![Zampa Lake](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7580-mini.jpg)
Zampa Lake
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Distance: 3.7km away
2 hectare lake under Zampa Peak.Idyllic campsite at 1450m
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![Zampa Kampas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7581-mini.jpg)
Zampa Kampas
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Distance: 3.7km away
a campsite beside Zampa Lake.300m under & east of Zampa herself.
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![Head of the Henry River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7567-mini.jpg)
Head of the Henry River
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Distance: 3.7km away
Between Trovatore and Henry Saddle.
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![3 Tarns Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13226-mini.jpg)
3 Tarns Pass
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Distance: 3.9km away
from the Pass, looking back to the 3 tarns
the better camping is on the south side of the pass
Feb 2013
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![Philosophers Knob](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28181-mini.jpg)
Philosophers Knob
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Distance: 3.9km away
from the tarn below Zampa Peak (March 2020).
Main access route is up (500m) an unnamed stream from Maruia River (right ...
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Phil and Lori at Travers Saddle
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Distance: 4.0km away
A couple of American trampers I met back in 06. Soon after this crossing we got hit by a bit ...
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Phil and Lori at Travers Saddle
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Distance: 4.0km away
A couple of American trampers I met back in 06. Soon after this crossing we got hit by a bit ...
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![Travers Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10247-mini.jpg)
Travers Pass
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Distance: 4.2km away
final ascent to Travers Pass - Mt Travers in the background - Apr 2011
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![Three Tarns, Three Tarns Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2618-mini.jpg)
Three Tarns, Three Tarns Pass
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Distance: 4.2km away
Three Tarns, Three Tarns Pass - at the head of the West Matakitaki Valley
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![Zampa panorama](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28180-mini.jpg)
Zampa panorama
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Distance: 4.2km away
180 panorama from the tarn below Zampa
(click the photo to see the whole thing)
(L to R) : Zampa tops, Philosophers ...
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![Bob's Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13544-mini.jpg)
Bob's Hut
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Distance: 4.3km away
First view of Bob's Hut across the grassy flat (in the middle of the photo at the treeline - it ...
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![Upper Travers Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9038-mini.jpg)
Upper Travers Hut
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Distance: 4.3km away
Upper Travers Hut with Travers Pass beyond, Nelson Lakes
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![Bushline Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1267-mini.jpg)
Bushline Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 14.
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Distance: 4.3km away
A cute hut with a grand outlook over Lake Rotoiti and down to St Arnaud. Loo with a view!
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![Rainbow Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10249-mini.jpg)
Rainbow Pass
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Distance: 4.4km away
looking across the tarn, the climb to the top of the pass is steeper than it looks in this photo ...
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![Lewis tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27763-mini.jpg)
Lewis tops
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Distance: 4.5km away
climbing up to the tops with Mt Technical (left) and the Apprentice (right) behind - Feb 2018
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![Kea hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12940-mini.jpg)
Kea hut
Hut
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Private hut (NA).
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Distance: 4.5km away
An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ...
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![Kea hut Nov 2012](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12940-mini.jpg)
Kea hut Nov 2012
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Distance: 4.5km away
An older but lovingly restored hut in the Mt Robert area of Nelson Lakes National Park. This hut is only ...
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![Rainbow Tarn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10248-mini.jpg)
Rainbow Tarn
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Distance: 4.5km away
the tarn below Rainbow Pass, looking to Mt Travers - Apr 2011
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![St Arnaud Range Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25448-mini.jpg)
St Arnaud Range Track
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1 day. Medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 4.6km away
This walk climbs steadily through beech forest to a height of over 1650 metres.
Above the bushline (at 1400 m), ...
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![The hills are alive](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12606-mini.jpg)
The hills are alive
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Distance: 4.6km away
Walking from West Sabine Hut to Blue Lake, the heavens opened and the mountainside just came alive, sprouting waterfalls all ...
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![Travers Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10246-mini.jpg)
Travers Pass
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Distance: 4.6km away
beginning of the climb to Travers Pass, looking down the Travers Valley - Apr 2011
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![Relax Shelter](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12937-mini.jpg)
Relax Shelter
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Shelter (DOC).
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Distance: 4.6km away
Basic shelter on Robert Ridge (Mt Robert, Nelson Lakes National Park)
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![Relax Shelter Nov 2012](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12937-mini.jpg)
Relax Shelter Nov 2012
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Distance: 4.6km away
On the Pinchgut track Mt Robert close to the junction with Paddys track and the Robert Ridge route.
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![West Matakitaki Valley](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13225-mini.jpg)
West Matakitaki Valley
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Distance: 4.7km away
traveling up the valley to 3 Tarns, it's easiest to keep to the river until the last push to the ...
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![Parachute Rocks Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25448-mini.jpg)
Parachute Rocks Track
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Distance: 4.8km away
View of Lake Rotoiti from point 1738
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![Lake Sumner Conservation Park](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7569-mini.jpg)
Lake Sumner Conservation Park
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Conservation Park. 1057.71km2.
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Distance: 4.9km away
Lakes and forested hills in this sprawling park provide good tramping, and contrast with the rugged alpine environment of Arthur's ...
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![Hopeless Creek Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7510-mini.jpg)
Hopeless Creek Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 5.0km away
An older , little used hut off the Travers Valley leading to Sunset Saddle and Angelus Hut.
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![Hopeless Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7510-mini.jpg)
Hopeless Hut
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Distance: 5.0km away
A six bunk hut situated near Hopeless Creek, which is a tributary of the Travers River. The lower story is ...
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![Travers Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25413-mini.jpg)
Travers Pass
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Distance: 5.0km away
Looking down onto Travers Pass from Rainbow Pass. The main track is on the far side.
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![Rainbow Pass from the south](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25412-mini.jpg)
Rainbow Pass from the south
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Distance: 5.0km away
Rainbow Pass: a steep, tricky pass with serious exposure. I took the green route shown ... the red may, or ...
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![Bob's Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12122-mini.jpg)
Bob's Hut
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Distance: 5.1km away
Bob's Hut, located in wide valley flats on the west branch of the Matakitaki River.
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![Bob's Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9028-mini.jpg)
Bob's Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
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Distance: 5.1km away
Bob was to be absent when I arrived - though a cross outside hints at possible reasons. Hut book entries ...
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![Clarence Pass](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7889-mini.jpg)
Clarence Pass
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Distance: 5.1km away
Climbing towards Clarence Pass from the East Branch of the Sabine River.
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![Upper Travers Basin](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1854-mini.jpg)
Upper Travers Basin
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Distance: 5.2km away
The pot belly stove in the new hut at Upper Travers got a strong workout in the winter of 2004. ...
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![Mt Travers](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10245-mini.jpg)
Mt Travers
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Distance: 5.2km away
Mt Travers from Upper Travers Hut - 2338m - Apr 2011
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![Upper Travers Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1854-mini.jpg)
Upper Travers Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 24.
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Distance: 5.2km away
The original hut has been replaced by a larger hut. The new hut is in the shelter of the trees ...
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![Mueller Tarn Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3071-mini.jpg)
Mueller Tarn Track
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Easy/medium. Return via same track.
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Distance: 5.6km away
A steep but easy climb to a pretty alpine tarn near Lewis Pass
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Downies Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 5.6km away
Historic hut on the Matakitaki River, dating back to 1902 or earlier. The hut is perhaps the second oldest in ...
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![Snow hole lunch](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6133-mini.jpg)
Snow hole lunch
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Distance: 5.6km away
Taking refuge in a snow hole for lunch during a white out on the Lewis Tops, Lewis Pass.
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![Lewis Tops from Mueller Tarn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3074-mini.jpg)
Lewis Tops from Mueller Tarn
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Distance: 5.6km away
This is the view south across the valley.
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![Mueller Tarn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3071-mini.jpg)
Mueller Tarn
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Distance: 5.6km away
A snowy tarn just above the treeline near Maruia Springs.
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![Apprentice tarns](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27762-mini.jpg)
Apprentice tarns
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Distance: 5.6km away
our camp under the Apprentice - hoping for some shelter from the approaching cyclone Gita but it was a restless ...
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![Morgan Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/23/23491-mini.jpg)
Morgan Hut
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Distance: 5.9km away
Morgan Hut on the D'Urville River. 10 bunks and lots of sandflies.
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![Morgan Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6770-mini.jpg)
Morgan Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.
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Distance: 5.9km away
Located on the D'Urville River south of Lake Rotoroa.
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![Morgan Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6770-mini.jpg)
Morgan Hut
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Distance: 5.9km away
The new hut, about 1km further up from the old site.
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![Downie Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/23/23411-mini.jpg)
Downie Hut
Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 6.1km away
Downie Hut is an old board and batten hut with a large open fire place. The original shingle roof now ...
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![Lucretia](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27784-mini.jpg)
Lucretia
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Distance: 6.1km away
with cyclone Gita approaching (blowing from right to left and just able to stand against it), we were taking it ...
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![Tarns on range south of Mt Misery](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25415-mini.jpg)
Tarns on range south of Mt Misery
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Distance: 6.2km away
Tarns below pt1609, rapidly losing their emerald colour as mist sets in..
Nearly at the end of a long climb ...
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![Waiau Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27493-mini.jpg)
Waiau Hut
Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 6.3km away
New hut on the Waiau Pass Track and Te Araroa Trail. This hut was opened 27 January 2018, and constructed ...
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![Freyberg Range, Pell Stream](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1478-mini.jpg)
Freyberg Range, Pell Stream
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Distance: 6.4km away
A 3 day trip, climbing up onto the range to go over Mt Mueller and camp. Followed by a descent ...
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![George Lyon Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/23/23489-mini.jpg)
George Lyon Hut
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Distance: 6.4km away
George Lyon Hut on the D'Urville River is a 16 bunk DoC hut. The hut is divided into 2 rooms ...
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![George Lyon Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9711-mini.jpg)
George Lyon Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.
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Distance: 6.7km away
Formerly Ella Hut, located on the D'Urville River.
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![Anne Cullers Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4747-mini.jpg)
Anne Cullers Hut
Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 6.7km away
Viewed across the Anne River. A newer, larger hut was adjacent to this old timer but burned down in Jul ...
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![Lucretia Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1489-mini.jpg)
Lucretia Hut
Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
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Distance: 6.7km away
Very basic 2 bunk hut with open fire in the head of Lucretia Stream, Lewis Pass area
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![Lucretia biv](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27759-mini.jpg)
Lucretia biv
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Distance: 6.8km away
inside the biv - basic but welcome in bad weather - Feb 2018
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![Lucretia biv](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27758-mini.jpg)
Lucretia biv
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Distance: 6.8km away
a good lunch stop on the route to the tops - Feb 2018
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![Lucretia Hut Route](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6078-mini.jpg)
Lucretia Hut Route
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1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 6.8km away
Lucretia biv via Nina Valley
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![Mt Technical](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27760-mini.jpg)
Mt Technical
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Distance: 6.9km away
south-west face, from the saddle SW of Lucretia - Feb 2018
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![New Anne River Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11835-mini.jpg)
New Anne River Hut
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Distance: 7.0km away
The new Anne River Hut on the St James Walkway nearing completion on March 17th 2011. The hut replaces the ...
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![Anne Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7506-mini.jpg)
Anne Hut
Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 7.0km away
The new Anne Hut replaces the hut that burned down in July 2010, and opened 18 February 2012. This hut ...
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![West Matakitaki valley](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2617-mini.jpg)
West Matakitaki valley
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Distance: 7.1km away
West Matakitaki valley, heading from Bob's Hut to Three Tarn Pass
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![D'Urville windfall](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/23/23490-mini.jpg)
D'Urville windfall
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Distance: 7.3km away
This is a little bit of the windfall on the D'Urville track between D'Urville Hut and Morgan Hut. It may ...
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![Molesworth Recreation Reserve](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/24/24690-mini.jpg)
Molesworth Recreation Reserve
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Reserve. 1807.87km2.
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Distance: 7.3km away
An iconic high country station located behind the Kaikoura Ranges.
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![Begley Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11429-mini.jpg)
Begley Hut
Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
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Distance: 7.3km away
An old NZ Forest Service hut up the Begley Valley. Fire doesn't draw well and door has to be left ...
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![Begley Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11429-mini.jpg)
Begley Hut
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Distance: 7.3km away
An old NZ Forest Service hut up the Begley Valley. Fire doesn't draw well and door has to be left ...
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Upper Glenroy Hut [Removed]
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Removed!
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Distance: 7.3km away
Hut located on the upper Glenroy River. Removed about 2005.
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![Mount Richmond Forest Park](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11718-mini.jpg)
Mount Richmond Forest Park
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Conservation Park. 1660.00km2.
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Distance: 7.4km away
A wedge of land at the base of the Marlborough Sounds, south of Nelson and north of the Wairau River, ...
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![Robert Ridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10259-mini.jpg)
Robert Ridge
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Distance: 7.4km away
looking down the ridge from Flagtop - Apr 2011
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![Pell Stream hut Dec 2008](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8395-mini.jpg)
Pell Stream hut Dec 2008
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Distance: 7.5km away
We visited this hut as a day trip from the Marble Hill camping area.
It seemed a good comfortable hut with ...
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![Pell Stream hut August 2011](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11134-mini.jpg)
Pell Stream hut August 2011
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Distance: 7.5km away
Neil B & I recently visited this hut. There have been some track improvements since I was last there. Hut ...
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![Pell Stream Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8395-mini.jpg)
Pell Stream Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 7.5km away
Small hut at the end of the Pell Stream Track.
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Nelson Lakes - Angelus to Sunset Saddle
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Distance: 7.9km away
Route marked by cairns from Angelus Hut to Sunset Saddle. (The first part of the route to Hopeless Creek and ...
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![Christopher Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9850-mini.jpg)
Christopher Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 14.
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Distance: 8.0km away
Christopher hut.
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![Coldwater hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2398-mini.jpg)
Coldwater hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
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Distance: 8.0km away
A concrete hut with 12 bunks. When I was there during the Summer the fire had been removed to prevent ...
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![Coldwater Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10242-mini.jpg)
Coldwater Hut
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Distance: 8.0km away
The hut, from the Lakehead jetty, looking across Lake Rotoiti - Apr 2011
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![Tarns and Brass Monkey biv Dec 2011](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11615-mini.jpg)
Tarns and Brass Monkey biv Dec 2011
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Distance: 8.1km away
This pic shows a couple of the tarns near the biv. The biv, an ex NZFS one, is in a ...
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![Brass Monkey Bivouac](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6077-mini.jpg)
Brass Monkey Bivouac
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
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Distance: 8.2km away
A basic 2 bunk bivvy on the Lewis Tops
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![Ada Cullers Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9851-mini.jpg)
Ada Cullers Hut
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Distance: 8.2km away
Ada Cullers Hut is an historic Hut about 15 minutes from Christopher Hut on the St James Walkway. 4 bunks
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![Ada Cullers Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4744-mini.jpg)
Ada Cullers Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 8.3km away
Christopher (Ada) Cullers Hut.
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![Rokeby Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4750-mini.jpg)
Rokeby Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3.
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Distance: 8.3km away
Hidden on a high bench above the Boyle River. Three canvas bunks, 2 cute seats and a woodstove make for ...
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![Paske Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/27/27621-mini.jpg)
Paske Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 8.3km away
Hut in the headwaters of Paske Creek, beneath the St Arnaud Range. Passes beyond the hut lead into the head ...
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![Rokeby Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9859-mini.jpg)
Rokeby Hut
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Distance: 8.4km away
Rokeby Hut is an old cullers hut about 1 hour upstream from the Boyle Flats Hut. Three canvas bunks and ...
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![Paske Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25409-mini.jpg)
Paske Hut
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Distance: 8.4km away
Paske Hut and the towering walls of the head basin beyond. The two valley cutting left lead to the Paske-Clarence ...
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![Lakehead Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4972-mini.jpg)
Lakehead Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.
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Distance: 8.5km away
A large modern hut. Lots of sandflies. Note that access to Coldwater Hut across the valley is either a 2-3 ...
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![Lakehead hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4972-mini.jpg)
Lakehead hut
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Distance: 8.5km away
Lakehead hut close to Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park
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![Pell Stream](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/22/22237-mini.jpg)
Pell Stream
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Distance: 8.6km away
open travel just above the second gorge section (going up)
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![Christopher Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9850-mini.jpg)
Christopher Hut
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Distance: 8.6km away
Christopher Hut on the Ada River. Part of the Saint James Walkway
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![Mount Misery Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2547-mini.jpg)
Mount Misery Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 8.6km away
Mount Misery hut
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![Over the Sabine River](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12604-mini.jpg)
Over the Sabine River
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Distance: 8.7km away
First bridge after Sabine Hut, I think
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![Bull Paddock Creek Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/22/22253-mini.jpg)
Bull Paddock Creek Track
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Distance: 8.8km away
GPS file of track from Bull Paddock Creek Biv to the Wairau River
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![Bull Paddock Creek Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/22/22253-mini.jpg)
Bull Paddock Creek Track
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1 – 3 days. Medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 8.8km away
Access To Bull Paddock Creek Biv from The Wairau river, this track follows Sand Fly Stream before dropping Bull Paddock ...
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![Robert Ridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13211-mini.jpg)
Robert Ridge
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Distance: 8.8km away
looking NE along the ridge - in good weather, the views are expansive.
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![Robert Ridge in the Rain](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12612-mini.jpg)
Robert Ridge in the Rain
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Distance: 8.9km away
On our last day, we decided to walk out from Speargrass Hut via Robert Ridge (to avoid retracing our walk ...
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![Maling Pass to Lake Guyon](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/24/24685-mini.jpg)
Maling Pass to Lake Guyon
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Distance: 9.0km away
From Lake Tennyson, cross Maling Pass into the deep Waiau Valley, then turn off to Lake Guyon.
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Maling Pass to Lake Guyon junction
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Distance: 9.0km away
Northernmost section of the St James Cycle Trail
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![Hinapouri Tarn](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10311-mini.jpg)
Hinapouri Tarn
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Distance: 9.2km away
looking across the tarn into the Hukere Stream/Valley (through which the Cascade track runs)
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![Wairau-Paske saddle](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/25/25408-mini.jpg)
Wairau-Paske saddle
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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 ...
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![Burn Ck Bivvy](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11682-mini.jpg)
Burn Ck Bivvy
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Distance: 9.5km away
A basic 2 bunk bivvy that has seen better days.
Burn ck is fairly tight and gorgey with plenty of sidling ...
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![Burn Creek Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11682-mini.jpg)
Burn Creek Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
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Distance: 9.5km away
The little hut with a steep-pitched roof is located just under the Emily Peaks next to some beech forest. Given ...
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![Waiau Valley](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/24/24694-mini.jpg)
Waiau Valley
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Distance: 9.5km away
The view up toward Waiau Pass from beneath Maling Pass. The Waiau Pass is up to the left.
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Lake Daniels to Lake Rotoroa
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Distance: 9.6km away
Route tracing of Alternate route from the Lewis Pass to St Arnaud
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![Sunset over Lake Angelus](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11428-mini.jpg)
Sunset over Lake Angelus
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Distance: 9.7km away
An awesome day and evening, taken May 2011.
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![Lake Angelus at Sunset](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10256-mini.jpg)
Lake Angelus at Sunset
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Distance: 9.7km away
looking towards Bristol Pass, some hardy campers in front of the Angelus Hut - Apr 2011
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![Angelus Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10257-mini.jpg)
Angelus Peak
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Distance: 9.7km away
evening light on the Angelus Peak (2075m), looking across the lake - Sunset Saddle is in the middle of the ...
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![Rough Creek track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12892-mini.jpg)
Rough Creek track
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Distance: 9.7km away
Rough Creek track on one of the steeper parts
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![Rough Creek Tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12890-mini.jpg)
Rough Creek Tops
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Distance: 9.7km away
2010 in the hanging basin at the head of Rough Creek
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![Rough Creek tops, view east](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12891-mini.jpg)
Rough Creek tops, view east
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Distance: 9.7km away
View down Rough Creek from slightly north of the track
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![Rough Creek Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12890-mini.jpg)
Rough Creek Track
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Medium. Return via same track.
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Distance: 9.7km away
The track leads up to Rough Creek Saddle from where there is a great view on Lake Christabel and the ...
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![Speargrass Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3061-mini.jpg)
Speargrass Hut
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Distance: 9.7km away
The old small cosy hut at the top of a clearing. Since replaced by a modern hut.
Water from Speargrass Creek ...
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![Speargrass slip](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6875-mini.jpg)
Speargrass slip
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Distance: 9.7km away
One of a number of slips to negotiate back to the car park.
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![Speargrass Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1885-mini.jpg)
Speargrass Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
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Distance: 9.7km away
Previously a small cosy hut, but now a brand new roomy hut with two sleeping platforms, L shaped stainless steel ...
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![The new Speargrass Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7308-mini.jpg)
The new Speargrass Hut
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Distance: 9.7km away
Same layout as Morgan. Two sleeping platforms for 10 people in total. Stainless steel L shaped bench. Table, fixed benches, ...
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![Angelus Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7413-mini.jpg)
Angelus Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.Bookings required.
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Distance: 9.7km away
New hut opened in April 2010. A well sited and busy hut next to a lake in an alpine landscape. ...
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![Lake Angelus, June 2011](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/10/10962-mini.jpg)
Lake Angelus, June 2011
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Distance: 9.7km away
Late in the day as we arrived at the hut with the last light catching the tops
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![Angelus Hut Campsite](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7413-mini.jpg)
Angelus Hut Campsite
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Backcountry Campsite (DOC). 5 spaces.
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Distance: 9.7km away
Alpine campsite located near Angelus Hut and Lake Angelus. During peak season, this campsite must be booked in advance with ...
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![Travers Valley flats, Nelson Ranges](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2609-mini.jpg)
Travers Valley flats, Nelson Ranges
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Distance: 9.8km away
Travers Valley flats above Lakehead Hut, Nelson Ranges
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![Lake Angelus with no snow](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12620-mini.jpg)
Lake Angelus with no snow
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Distance: 9.9km away
Unusually snow free - January 2008
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![Route Guide: Lake Angelus](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7413-mini.jpg)
Route Guide: Lake Angelus
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Distance: 9.9km away
Between the lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa in New Zealand's South Island, is the high alpine tarn of Lake Angelus ...
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![Lake Angelus](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7413-mini.jpg)
Lake Angelus
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2 – 3 days. Medium. loop track.
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Distance: 9.9km away
Between the lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa in New Zealand's South Island, is the high alpine tarn of Lake Angelus ...
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![Lake of the Angels](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7413-mini.jpg)
Lake of the Angels
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Distance: 9.9km away
We arrived at Lake Angelus as a thick fog descended and the temperature dropped to zero. Next morning we were ...
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