Lewis Pass short walks
Track category
Short walk
Time:
20 min
Description
Alpine Nature Walk
Time: 20 mins loop track
Distance: 800 metres
This track can be accessed from the St James Carpark 400 metres east of the Lewis Pass on SH7.
This is a loop track at the start of the St James Walkway. It leads through an alpine wetland, with views of Gloriana Peak and the Spenser Mountains. Picnic tables make it a great spot to stop while on a longer drive.
Waterfall Walk
Time: 20 mins return
Distance: 970 metres
This easy walk is located 8km east of Springs Junction on SH7 (the Lewis Pass Highway). It is a short, bridged walk through spectacular red and silver beech forest ending with the sight of a 40 metre high waterfall.
Getting there
These two walks can be accessed from SH7 (the Lewis Pass Highway). They provide a variety of scenery, vegetation and a good opportunity to break up the drive.