Otago

Aspiring Hut to Pearl Flat

See also:

Matukituki Valley Tracks brochure (PDF, 527K)

Track category

Great Walk/Easier tramping track

Time:

1 hr 30 min

Distance:

5 km

Description

The track enters the bush near Aspiring Hut. After 10 min a bridge crosses Cascade Creek, and a 1 km bush section emerges onto an open terrace leading to Shovel Flat. From the head of Shovel Flat there's 400 m of bush before you reach Pearl Flat.

Getting there

To get to Aspiring Hut follow the West Matukituki Track.

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Publications

Wanaka outdoor pursuits brochure (PDF, 1,877K)

Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Track category definitions

Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for Otago tracks

Contacts

Makarora Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 443 8365
Address: Haast Pass Highway
State Hwy 6
Email: makaroravc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 443 7660
Address: Ardmore Street
Wanaka 9305
Email: mtaspiringvc@doc.govt.nz
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