Around and about mid-Canterbury brochure
The track up Mt Alford is a journey through vegetation layers; from swamp through beech/tawhairauriki, past the treeline and finally reaching the subalpine shrubland at the summit of Mt Alford.
Taking you to the summit of Mt Alford, this track passes through Alford Scenic Reserve.
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Have your say on conservation in your community
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies