Black Hill Hut tracks
Located in Oxford Forest Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Walk to Black Hill Hut on one of these tracks or combine them to make a circuit.Dog access
These tracks can be combined with the Wharfedale Track to create a loop from Lees Valley.
Lees Valley Road to Black Hill Hut (Black Hill Track)
Time: 3 hr from Townshend Track
From the end of Townshend Track, climb a beech-covered ridgeline to Black Hill Hut.
From Wharfedale Hut, it's 20–30 min to Black Hill Track.
Getting to the start of the Townshend Track:
From Oxford, follow Ashely Gorge Road for 6 km. Turn into Lees Valley Road and follow this for 20 km to the DOC sign.
View Hill car park to Black Hill Hut
Time: 3 hr from Wharfedale Track
Turn off the Wharfedale Track north of the saddle between the Eyre and Townshend catchments and climb steeply onto the ridge between Foster and Dobson Streams.
Getting to the start of the Wharfedale Track
4 km south of Oxford, turn off SH72 (Inland Scenic Route) onto Woodstock Road. Follow this for 10 km then turn into Ingrams Road, then into Limeworks Road, which becomes Perhams Road. An AA sign here indicates the turn-off to the start of the Wharfedale Track where the View Hill car park is located.
In times of heavy rain two fords on Perhams Road may become impassable and the road may be muddy. 4WD vehicles are advisable.
These tracks are access from Oxford.
NZTopo50 map sheet: BW22
Wasp populations reach high numbers from January to March – wear light-coloured clothing and carry antihistamine cream/tablets as a precaution.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 318 9211 |
| Email: | arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 51008 Arthur's Pass 7654 |
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