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Gillespie Pass, Wilkin Valley Tracks brochure

Published:

September 2010

View a brochure about the 58 km Gillespie Pass Track - an excellent 3-4-day circuit, with spectacular mountain scenery, alpine vegetation, and side trips to stunning alpine lakes. For experienced parties, not recommended during winter months.


Summary

Brochure cover showing views of Mount Aspiring National Park.
Brochure cover

This brochure describes

  • Gillespie Pass and the Wilkin Valley
  • History and natural history of the area
  • Gillespie Pass Circuit
    • Makarora to Young Hut
    • Blue Pools to Young River
    • Young Hut to Siberia Hut
    • Siberia Hut to Crucible Lake
    • Siberia Hut to Makarora
  • Wilkin Valley
    • Kerin Forks Hut to Top Forks Hut
    • Top Forks Hut to North Branch
    • Wonderland Valley
    • Top Forks Hut to Ruth Flat
    • Ruth Flat to Cameron Flat
  • Map of the track
  • General safety
  • Huts and camping
  • Hunting and fishing

Publication information

Published by

Otago Conservancy Office
Phone: +64 3 477 0677
Email: otago@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

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
Makarora Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 443 8365
Address: Haast Pass Highway
State Hwy 6
Email: makaroravc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

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Learn more

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