Lotkow Road to Little's Clearing
Track category
Tramping track
Time:
3 - 4 hr
Description
Snow on the Kaweka Ranges
Five kilometres along Lotkow Road a track commences with a steep climb to the Black Birch Range then goes along the range to Little's Clearing.
From the road end there are also tramping opportunities to Lawrence Road end (2-3 hours) and Mt Don Juan (1 hour).
Getting there
Lotkow Road is located 65 km north-west of Napier. From Napier follow Puketitiri Road for 36 km before turning left into Whittle Road. Lotkow Road is the first road on the left at the entranceway to the park. This 7 km road is used predominantly by hunters.
Whittle Road passes partly through farmland before reaching the park entrance (please leave all gates as found). This road may be closed at times during winter because of snow.
About the area
Gorge Stream, Don Juan Peak, and Cable Creek are all popular hunting areas which are accessible from the road.
Visitors should note that there are two fords on Lotkow Road which can become too high to negotiate after heavy rain.
The road end is a pleasant spot for picnicking or camping.