Blue Valley Track
Tramping track
Time:
3 hr
Distance:
2.5 km
About the area
The Makarora region of Mount Aspiring National Park offers a number of tramping opportunities. Many of the tracks follow the river valleys that branch off the Makarora River and range from one-day walks to challenging four- to five-day tramps.
Description
The Blue Valley Track is easily accessible and an interesting day or overnight trip.
The track starts at the Blue Pools carpark. After 10 minutes, just after the swing bridge, it branches off the main track. The track then climbs round and above the Blue River and into the north branch before descending to Camp Flat, a pleasant lunch stop or camp site.
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