Foggy Peak, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park
Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park covers approximately 21,000 hectares centred on the Torlesse and Big Ben Ranges, in Canterbury's high country. The Torlesse and Big Ben ranges and the Torlesse Gap are features on the landscape from as far away as Christchurch and the Port Hills.
Travellers on State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West Coast gain an increasingly panoramic view of the park as they approach Porters Pass.
Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park is a key site for the promotion and protection of eastern South Island high country landscapes and ecosystems.
Learn about the history and natural history of Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
The park is popular for a many activities such as tramping and hunting, winter climbing and cross-country skiing, picnicking and boating at Lake Lyndon, and natural history studies.
Find DOC huts in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
Find out how to get to Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park and which maps cover the area.
Watch a video about the humble historic homestead in Arthur's Pass that has been lovingly restored and is open to receive visitors.
Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
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