Bridle Track
Walking track
Time:
1 hr 30 min one way
Distance:
3.5 km
Getting there
Haast Pass/Tioripatea is on State Highway 6, the road linking Wanaka and Haast. Walkers can begin from either Davis Flat or Haast Pass/Tioripatea.
About the area
Haast Pass/Tioripatea is a spectacular and scenic road linking Wanaka and Haast. The scenery includes mountains, rainforest, rivers, wetlands and sea.
Description
This is a well graded track and follows a section of the old Bridle Track, the first link between Otago and Westland.
As the distance between Davis Flat & Haast Pass/Tioripatea is five kilometres we advise that 2 vehicles be used, so that one car can be left at the other end of the track.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a walking track:
- Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day
- Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required