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Cascade Saddle Route brochure

Published:

April 2010

Read a brochure about the Cascade Saddle Route which links the West Matukituki and Dart Valleys via an alpine crossing. It is suitable for experienced trampers as a fine weather, summer route.

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Cascade Saddle Route brochure (PDF, 407K)

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Cascade Saddle Route

Alert/Important notice

The Cascade Saddle Route is an alpine crossing and should not be attempted in adverse weather. Although the brochure is correct at the date of publication, track conditions and facilities may change.

You should always contact the Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre for current track and weather updates before tackling this route, as well as checking the Mount Aspiring National Park Alerts page.

Publication information

Published by
Department of Conservation
PO Box 5244
Dunedin 9016

Contact

Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 443 7660
Address: Ardmore Street
Wanaka 9305
Email: mtaspiringvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

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Tracks and walks

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

Contacts

Authors and others wanting to use DOC recreation information in publications should contact recreation@doc.govt.nz

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai