Gillespie Pass and Wilkin Valley tracks (PDF, 1021K) about trips in the Young, Siberia, Wilkin and Albert Burn valleys
Walks along the Haast Highway (PDF, 1439K) about interesting short walks such as Blue Pools Track and Fantail Falls
Blue Pools Track is accessed from State Highway 6 - the Haast Highway. It's one of Mt Aspiring National Park's very popular short and easy walks.
The track starts at the Blue Pools carpark and climbs round and above the Blue River before descending to Camp Flat, a pleasant lunch stop or camp site.
The main route through the Haast, State Highway 6, is part of the heritage highway system. Access to many walks and scenic attractions is directly off this highway.
This is an excellent 58 kilometre, 3-4 day round trip. But not suitable in winter and at other times only to be undertaken by relatively experienced parties.
Starting at the Cameron Creek car park enjoy a good day's tramp ending at the 4-bunk Cameron Hut.
Experienced trampers can walk to the 4-bunk Makarora Hut, taking in the Stewart Falls along the way.
The track starts from Fantail Falls, crosses the Haast River, and climbs steadily through beech forest to the bushline.
A good, steep bush walk to the uplands of the McKerrow Range. Great views of the Makarora Valley below and the alps beyond.
This track is for experienced trampers and starts at the Gates of Haast Bridge.
Brown and rainbow trout are found in the Makarora area's rivers, and a current fishing licence is required.
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