Mount Brewster Track
Track category
Tramping track
Time:
3 - 4 hr
Distance:
2.5 km
Description
Mount Brewster
The track starts from Fantail Falls, crosses the Haast River, and climbs steadily through beech forest to the bushline. From here the track continues up a snow grass face and on to the predominant ridge leading up towards Mt Armstrong.
The 12-bunk Brewster Hut (no heating) is next to a small tarn, just off the ridge to the right. It is possible to continue up the ridge and on to the top of Mt Armstrong, which is about 2 hours from the hut. A rock bluff half way up can be by-passed by sidling around to the left.
Plan and prepare
In winter, alpine skills are essential. Follow the outdoor safety code.
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
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