Albert Burn Hut track
Tramping track
Time:
3 - 4 hr
Getting there
The Albert Burn is a remote valley, with access by boat across Lake Wanaka or via the ‘cattle track’ from the Makarora River mouth. From the mouth of the Albert Burn follow the farmed river flats into the gorge; please don’t disturb livestock.
Description
The first section, the river gorge, means 'boulder hopping', but this is only possible when the river is normal. The track leaves the river on the true right, and climbs above the gorge through beech forest to a very large river flat. From here there is no marked track. Cross the river at the high end of the flat to reach the six-bunk hut. This is at the western end, on a small terrace, set well back from the river; don’t miss it!
There’s also a good three – to four-hour trip from here to the top flat.
Places to stay
This is a standard eight-bunk hut.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a tramping track:
- Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking
- Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections
- Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required
- Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings
- Tramping/hiking boots required