Getting there
The Rees track begins 68 kms from Queenstown, via Glenorchy, and there is a car-park at Muddy Creek. It is possible to take four wheel drive vehicles beyond Muddy Creek, but as Muddy Creek is prone to sudden washouts which make it impassable, it is not advisable to leave vehicles for any length of time on the other side.
The Dart track begins 76 kms from Queenstown via Glenorchy. A 4x2 road extends to Chinamans Bluff, however this is a fine weather road only and subject to washouts and flooded creeks.
Jet boats service the Dart section of the track, and buses service both tracks – contact transport operators for their schedules.
Topographical map references are NZMS 260 - Sheets E39 and E40