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Tracks

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

Track • 95 days. Medium. One way.

Te Araroa is a walking trail running the entire length of the North and South Islands. The trail opened 3 December 2011.

St James Walkway

Track • 5 days. Easy/medium. One way.

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

Hurunui Hot Springs

Track • 2 – 3 days. Easy. Return via same track.

An overnight trip to a good hot pool near Lake Sumner.

Harper Pass - Kiwi Saddle

Track • 5 – 7 days. Medium. One way.

A classic crossing of the Main Divide, following the deep valleys of the Hope Fault from the Arthur's Pass road to the Lewis Pass road.

Jollie Brook - Gabriel Stream

Track • 2 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.

An easy circuit on the eastern side of Lake Sumner. Tussock flats, beech forest, flat walking.

Lewis Tops

Track • 1 – 2 days. Medium. Return by the same track.

A short climb onto the tops at Lewis Pass, providing panoramic views of the area. With camping on the valley floor nearby, the Lewis Tops are ideal for both day and overnight adventures.

Three Mile Stream Circuit

Track • 2 – 4 days. Medium. Loop track.

A loop around Macs Knob next to Lake Sumner. This route makes for a long overnight trip.

Hope-Kiwi Lodge

Track • 2 days. Easy. Return via same track.

Easy but dull walking along the Hope River, following the line of the Hope Fault. From the spacious hut, you can make a day trip to Charley's Point on Lake Sumner.

Foleys Creek Track - Travers Peak

Track • 1 day. Medium. Return via same track.

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

Track grades

Easy: Unusually smooth, well-marked track, easy gradients. Up to about 4 hours per day.
Easy-medium: Typical lowland track. Generally easy walking and well marked. Ascents of up to 1000m. Some easy river crossings, unmarked travel along rivers.
Medium: Typical tops track. Experienced trampers only. Rough, muddy and poorly marked or unmarked. Ascents of up to 2000m. River crossings, open tops, passes. Up to about 8 hours per day.
Medium-hard: Navigation and snow skills (use of ice axe and crampons) required. Glaciers, exposure to falls.
Hard: Rough or non-existent tracks. Following ridges, bush spurs, and rivers. Steep ascents, arduous travel, hazardous conditions, snow and navigation skills essential.