From the mouth of the Albert Burn follow the farmed river flats into the gorge and on to the Albert Burn Hut. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 3 - 4 hr
The track starts immediately behind Aspiring Hut and climbs steadily through mixed beech forest. Category: Route Distance: 6 km Completion Time: 4 - 5 hr
The track enters the bush near Aspiring Hut, emerges onto an open terrace leading to Shovel Flat and continues from there to Pearl Flat. Category: Great Walk/Easy tramping track Distance: 5 km Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min
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. Category: Tramping track Distance: 2.5 km Completion Time: 3 hr
An extension of the very popular Blue Pools Walk that connects with the Young River. It is also an alternative, high river route on to the Gillespie Pass Circuit. Category: Great Walk/Easy tramping track Distance: 7 km Completion Time: 1.5 - 2 hr
This well-graded track follows a section of the old Bridle Track, the first link between Otago and Westland. Category: Walking track Distance: 3.5 km Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min one way
Starting at the Cameron Creek car park enjoy a good day's tramp ending at the 4-bunk Cameron Hut. Category: Tramping track Distance: 7 km Completion Time: 4 - 5 hr
These two excellent walks in the Diamond Lake Conservation Area give wonderful views of the surrounding alps and Lake Wanaka. Category: Walking track
A two- to three-day tramping track through an upland valley in Hawea Conservation Park. It also provides access to Ahuriri Conservation Park. Category: Tramping track Distance: 41 km
The East Matukituki Valley provides good day walks and access to several demanding tramping and climbing routes in Mount Aspiring National Park. Category: Tramping track
Starting at Pearl Flat by Aspiring Hut the track crosses the Matukituki River and climbs through bush to the gentle tussock slopes in the sub-alpine zone. Category: Tramping track Distance: 7.2 km Completion Time: 4-5 hours
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. Category: Tramping track Distance: 58 km Completion Time: 3 - 4 days Alert: The Young Valley Catchment still poses a risk to trampers
This tramping track through a spectacular landscape connects Sandy Point and Awa Nohoaka Conservation Areas in the Upper Clutha Valley. Category: Tramping track
This newly formed track leads to a view point above the bushline that provides a stunning vista. Category: Walking track Distance: 2 km Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min return
Looking for a short walk in Haast Pass? You'll find options ranging from five minute ambles to two hour climbs. Category: Short walk
This provides access to one of the Hawea Conservation Park's most beautiful areas, the Hunter Valley. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 5 - 6 hr Alert: The Long Flat Creek swing bridge in the Hunter Valley has been permanently removed.
A range of tracks for walkers and mountain bikers alike, in an attractive, upland valley. Easily accessed off SH8 between Tarras and Omarama. Category: Tramping track
This route is in the Pisa Conservation Area which lies between Wanaka and Cromwell. Category: Route Completion Time: 6 - 7 hr return
Liverpool Hut Track is in the Matukituki Valley, an hour’s drive west from Wanaka. The track starts at Aspiring Hut which you get to on the West Matukituki Track. Category: Tramping track Distance: 6 km Completion Time: 3 - 4 hr
Experienced trampers can walk to the 4-bunk Makarora Hut, taking in the Stewart Falls along the way. Category: Tramping track Distance: 10.5 km Completion Time: 5 - 7 hr
This area offers walking and mountain biking opportunities in a spectacular lakeside and alpine landscape. Category: Tramping track
This walk passes through native forest and bush, crossing burns (streams) and giving access to Lake Wanaka itself. This track is suitable for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. Category: Walking track
The Motatapu Track is a new and demanding, 34-kilometre, three- to four-day alpine tramp for experienced parties. It follows much of an historic route that linked the Wanaka and Arrowtown areas. Category: Tramping track
The track starts from Fantail Falls, crosses the Haast River, and climbs steadily through beech forest to the bushline. Category: Tramping track Distance: 2.5 km Completion Time: 3 - 4 hr
This very popular, close-to-Wanaka-town loop walk suits all ages and abilities and offers great views from the summit. Category: Walking track Distance: 4.5 km Completion Time: 1.5 hr
A good, steep bush walk to the uplands of the McKerrow Range. Great views of the Makarora Valley below and the alps beyond. Category: Tramping track Distance: 6 km Completion Time: 5 hr return
This track climbs through beech forest crossing swingbridges to bring you to the head of the Matukituki Valley. Category: Tramping track Distance: 3.2 km Completion Time: 2 hr
Three tracks are on and around the uplands of the Pisa Conservation Area which lies between Wanaka and Cromwell. Category: Tramping track
An excelllent walking track alongside the Clutha River/Mata Au, that also provides access to Reko's Conservation Area. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 1 hr
Rob Roy Valley is a good entry point to an area of spectacular alpine scenery, snowfields, glaciers, sheer rock cliffs and waterfalls. Category: Walking track Distance: 10 km Completion Time: 3 - 4 hr return Alert: There is avalanche danger during winter and spring (June-November) on the Rob Roy Track.
Roys Peak Track is a walking track in the Wanaka Area. Category: Walking track Distance: 11 km Completion Time: 5-6 hr return
The Shotover Saddle Route offers magnificent views of the West Matukituki and Rob Roy valleys. Category: Route Completion Time: 3 hr
The Skyline Route is a tramping track in the Wanaka Area. Category: Tramping track Distance: 19 km Completion Time: 10-11 hrs
This demanding two- to three-day tramp is for experienced parties. From Lake Hawea it follows the Timaru River, crosses Mount Martha Saddle and descends into the Ahuriri Valley. Category: Tramping track Distance: 38km
The Turihuka Track is a pleasant walk to the Turihuka Conservation Area. It also provides access into Hawea Conservation Park via the Dingle Burn and Hunter River Tracks. Category: Walking track Distance: 11 km Completion Time: 3 - 4 hr
The tramp to Aspiring Hut and beyond gives great views up and down the West Matukituki Valley. It leads onto French Ridge and Liverpool tracks. Category: Great Walk/Easy tramping track Alert: There is avalanche danger during winter and spring (June-November) on the Pearl Flat to the head of the valley section.
This route crosses Rabbit Pass to connect with the East branch of the Matukituki River. It is suitable for experienced alpine trampers and only to be undertaken in good conditions. Category: Route Alert: This route is suitable for experienced alpine trampers and only to be undertaken in good conditions. Don't hesitate to turn back if in doubt or if conditions are unfavourable.
These tracks follow the upper reaches of the Wilkin Valley and can be treated as a separate tramping trip or connect with, say, the Gillespie Circuit. It can also lead to a route to the Matukituki Valley. Category: Tramping track
This track is for experienced trampers and starts at the Gates of Haast Bridge. Category: Tramping track Distance: 7.5 km Completion Time: 5 - 6 hr
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