Arthurs Pass from start of Avalanche Track Photo: Simon
Arthurs Pass from the Avalanche Track Photo: Simon
View from Avalanche Track Photo: Simon
Crow Glacier and Mt Rolleston Photo: Simon
Me on Avalanche Peak Rolleston behind Photo: Simon
Me on Avalanche Peak Rolleston behind Photo: Simon
View down Scotts track Photo: Simon
CTC lodge Photo: Simon
Start:
08:46
Start elev:
355 m
Max elev:
1,424 m
Distance:
8.2 km
End:
15:43
End elev:
370 m
Ascent:
1,200 m
Avg moving speed:
1.3 km/h
Duration:
06:56 h
Elev gain:
15 m
Descent:
1,152 m
Duration moving:
06:08 h
Mt Kelly, Sunday 14th March
Kelly Creek and Otira River from Kelly Range Track
Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut Mt Barron behind Photo: Simon
Kelly Saddle Photo: Simon
Taramakau River from Mt Kelly Photo: Simon
Carroll Hut
Carroll Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.791, 171.553. There are 10 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Carrol Hut%
Start:
08:56
Start elev:
650 m
Max elev:
1,561 m
Distance:
16.3 km
End:
15:00
End elev:
636 m
Ascent:
2,023 m
Avg moving speed:
2.8 km/h
Duration:
06:03 h
Elev loss:
-14 m
Descent:
2,021 m
Duration moving:
05:49 h
Start:
10:23
Start elev:
777 m
Max elev:
952 m
Distance:
14.8 km
End:
17:23
End elev:
852 m
Ascent:
2,298 m
Avg moving speed:
2.4 km/h
Duration:
06:59 h
Elev gain:
75 m
Descent:
2,154 m
Duration moving:
06:10 h
Bealey Spur, Monday 15th March
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur
Photo: Simon
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur Photo: Simon
View of Waimakariri River from Bealey spur Photo: Simon
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur Photo: Simon
Bealey Spur Hut Photo: Simon
At Bealey Spur Hut Photo: Simon
View down Bealery spur to hut Photo: Simon
On Bealey Spur Photo: Simon
Bealey Hut Photo: Simon
Bealey Hut
Bealey Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.038, 171.642. There are 6 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Bealey Hut%
Bealey Spur Hut
Bealey Spur Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.034, 171.57. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Bealey Spur Hut%
Arthur's Pass, Tuesday 16th March
Devils Punchbowl Falls
Photo: Simon
Ancestors in the Landscape sign and seat Photo: Simon
Start:
08:35
Start elev:
548 m
Max elev:
851 m
Distance:
24.0 km
End:
16:55
End elev:
601 m
Ascent:
463 m
Avg moving speed:
3.5 km/h
Duration:
08:20 h
Elev gain:
54 m
Descent:
195 m
Duration moving:
06:52 h
Start:
08:16
Start elev:
700 m
Max elev:
1,113 m
Distance:
19.5 km
End:
17:00
End elev:
694 m
Ascent:
2,885 m
Avg moving speed:
2.5 km/h
Duration:
08:44 h
Elev loss:
-6 m
Descent:
2,927 m
Duration moving:
07:50 h
Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut, Wednesday 17th March
Hallelujah Flat
Photo: Simon
Hallelujah Flat Photo: Simon
Sun Dappled Forest Photo: Simon
Trust Poulter Hut Photo: Simon
Poulter Hut Photo: Simon
Poulter Hut
Poulter Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.849, 171.81. There are 10 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Poulter Hut%
Trust/Poulter Hut
Trust/Poulter Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.855, 171.843. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Trust/Poulter Hut%
Minchin Biv and Saddle, Thursday 18th March
Lake Minchin
Photo: Simon
Lake Minchen head Photo: Simon
Susan Jeanette Chris and Peggy in Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
View up Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
In Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
At Minchin Biv Photo: Simon
Rest stop above Minchin Stream Photo: Simon
Minchin Bivvy
Minchin Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.795, 171.81. There are 2 bunks with toilets - non-flush. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Minchin Bivvy%
Start:
07:49
Start elev:
698 m
Max elev:
942 m
Distance:
25.9 km
End:
17:31
End elev:
608 m
Ascent:
2,602 m
Avg moving speed:
2.8 km/h
Duration:
09:42 h
Elev loss:
-90 m
Descent:
2,724 m
Duration moving:
09:19 h
Start:
07:34
Start elev:
631 m
Max elev:
1,105 m
Distance:
21.4 km
End:
14:35
End elev:
536 m
Ascent:
1,099 m
Avg moving speed:
3.3 km/h
Duration:
07:00 h
Elev loss:
-95 m
Descent:
1,160 m
Duration moving:
06:26 h
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut Friday 19th March
Poulter River
Photo: Simon
Beech tree on stump Photo: Simon
Worsley Biv Photo: Simon
View from sidle track down Poulter Photo: Simon
View from sidle track up Poulter Photo: Simon
Upper Poulter valley Photo: Simon
Poulter Biv Photo: Simon
Poulter Biv Photo: Simon
View down upper Poulter valley Photo: Simon
Poulter Hut Photo: Simon
Casey Hut
Casey Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -42.896, 171.871. There are 12 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Casey Hut alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February 2024.
There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area.
You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time.
First published on 18 January 2024. Last reviewed on 24 September 2024.
Casey Hut%
Poulter Bivvy
Poulter Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.815, 171.771. There are 2 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Poulter Bivvy%
Worsley Bivvy
Worsley Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.851, 171.783. There are 4 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Worsley Bivvy%