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2021-03-13 Arthurs Pass

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TTC expedition to Arthur's Pass, week two

Start: 09:05 Start elev: 785 m Max elev: 1,850 m Distance: 7.3 km
End: 14:58 End elev: 761 m Ascent: 1,630 m Avg tramping speed: 1.3 km/h
Duration: 05:52 h Elev loss: -24 m Descent: 1,690 m Duration tramping: 05:39 h

Avalanche Peak, Saturday 13th March

Avalanche Peak
Club van at Kennedy Lodge

📷 Simon

Avalanche Peak
Moa at Bealey Hotel
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
CTC hut
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
Arthurs Pass Lodge
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
Arthurs Pass from start of Avalanche Track
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
Arthurs Pass from the Avalanche Track
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
View from Avalanche Track
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
Crow Glacier and Mt Rolleston
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
Me on Avalanche Peak Rolleston behind
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
Me on Avalanche Peak Rolleston behind
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
View down Scotts track
📷 Simon
Avalanche Peak
CTC lodge
📷 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 tramping speed: 1.3 km/h
Duration: 06:56 h Elev gain: 15 m Descent: 1,152 m Duration tramping: 06:08 h

Mt Kelly, Sunday 14th March

Carroll Hut and Mt Kelly
Kelly Creek and Otira River from Kelly Range Track

📷 Simon

Carroll Hut and Mt Kelly
Carroll Hut
📷 Simon
Carroll Hut and Mt Kelly
Carroll Hut
📷 Simon
Carroll Hut and Mt Kelly
Carroll Hut Mt Barron behind
📷 Simon
Carroll Hut and Mt Kelly
Kelly Saddle
📷 Simon
Carroll Hut and Mt Kelly
Taramakau River from Mt Kelly
📷 Simon

Carroll Hut
Carroll Hut

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 tramping speed: 2.8 km/h
Duration: 06:03 h Elev loss: -14 m Descent: 2,021 m Duration tramping: 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 tramping speed: 2.4 km/h
Duration: 06:59 h Elev gain: 75 m Descent: 2,154 m Duration tramping: 06:10 h

Bealey Spur, Monday 15th March

Bealey Spur
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur

📷 Simon

Bealey Spur
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur
📷 Simon
Bealey Spur
View of Waimakariri River from Bealey spur
📷 Simon
Bealey Spur
View of Bealey River from Bealey spur
📷 Simon
Bealey Spur
Bealey Spur Hut
📷 Simon
Bealey Spur
At Bealey Spur Hut
📷 Simon
Bealey Spur
View down Bealery spur to hut
📷 Simon
Bealey Spur
On Bealey Spur
📷 Simon
Bealey Spur
Bealey Hut
📷 Simon

Bealey Hut
Bealey Hut

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

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

Arthur's Pass
Devils Punchbowl Falls

📷 Simon

Arthur's Pass
Ancestors in the Landscape sign and seat
📷 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 tramping speed: 3.5 km/h
Duration: 08:20 h Elev gain: 54 m Descent: 195 m Duration tramping: 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 tramping speed: 2.5 km/h
Duration: 08:44 h Elev loss: -6 m Descent: 2,927 m Duration tramping: 07:50 h

Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut, Wednesday 17th March

Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut
Hallelujah Flat

📷 Simon

Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut
Hallelujah Flat
📷 Simon
Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut
Sun Dappled Forest
📷 Simon
Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut
Trust Poulter Hut
📷 Simon
Casey Saddle, Poulter Hut
Poulter Hut
📷 Simon

Poulter Hut
Poulter Hut

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 alert

Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.


Poulter Hut%
Trust/Poulter Hut
Trust/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 alert

Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.


Trust/Poulter Hut%



Minchin Biv and Saddle, Thursday 18th March

Minchin Biv and Saddle
Lake Minchin

📷 Simon

Minchin Biv and Saddle
Lake Minchen head
📷 Simon
Minchin Biv and Saddle
Susan Jeanette Chris and Peggy in Minchin Stream
📷 Simon
Minchin Biv and Saddle
View up Minchin Stream
📷 Simon
Minchin Biv and Saddle
In Minchin Stream
📷 Simon
Minchin Biv and Saddle
At Minchin Biv
📷 Simon
Minchin Biv and Saddle
Rest stop above Minchin Stream
📷 Simon

Minchin Bivvy
Minchin Bivvy

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 alert

Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.


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 tramping speed: 2.8 km/h
Duration: 09:42 h Elev loss: -90 m Descent: 2,724 m Duration tramping: 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 tramping speed: 3.3 km/h
Duration: 07:00 h Elev loss: -95 m Descent: 1,160 m Duration tramping: 06:26 h


Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut Friday 19th March

Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
Poulter River

📷 Simon

Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
Beech tree on stump
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
Worsley Biv
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
View from sidle track down Poulter
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
View from sidle track up Poulter
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
Upper Poulter valley
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
Poulter Biv
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
Poulter Biv
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
View down upper Poulter valley
📷 Simon
Poulter Hut, Worsely Biv, Poulter Biv, Casey Hut
Poulter Hut
📷 Simon

Casey Hut
Casey Hut

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 required.
Casey Hut alert

Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.


Casey Hut%
Poulter Bivvy
Poulter Bivvy

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 alert

Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.


Poulter Bivvy%
Worsley Bivvy
Worsley 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 alert

Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.

We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.

It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.

This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.

First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.


Worsley Bivvy%


Casey Hut, Binser Saddle Saturday 20th March

Casey Hut, Binser Saddle
Rest stop on Poulter River track

📷 Simon

Casey Hut, Binser Saddle
View from start of Binser track
📷 Simon

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