This public access easement through private farmland provides access to Ben Avon Peak (1713 m). Climb over the stile and follow a lightly marked route. From the Ben Avon tops there are other easements linking to the public conservation land on Birch Hill and Mt Martha.

Turn off SH8 onto Birchwood Road, 17 km south of Omarama. The turnoff is signposted for Ahuriri Conservation Park.

Map: NZTopo50 CA14 Lindis Pass

Private property and permissions

This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary.

Respect the landowner's livestock and property: 

• stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land
• leave gates as you find them
• use stiles where provided
• keep your distance from livestock