Ball Hut Route
Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the Canterbury region
Introduction
Walk to Ball Hut with superb views of the Tasman Glacier and surrounding peaks.9 km return via same track
Dog access
The first 5 km section of this track follows an historical road, now a 4WD track. It opens up to spectacular views after the end of the 4WD track, where the route becomes more difficult.
To navigate the washed-out area around Huskey Flat you will need good navigation and backcountry skills. There is no marked route and you are entering unstable and exposed backcountry terrain.
The moraine wall throughout this area, including along the 4WD track, is very unstable and should be negotiated with caution. You will need to move with care and skill around collapsed areas at various stages along the route.
Ball Hut is close to the historic site of the first Ball Hut and offers superb views of the Tasman Glacier and surrounding peaks.
The track starts at the end of Tasman Valley Road, near Aoraki/Mount Cook village.
NZTopo50 map sheets: BX15, BX16
Avalanches: The area around Ball Road is complex avalanche terrain. Large avalanches cross the road and track from June to November. Call in to the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre for advice on conditions.
Contacts
| Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 435 1186 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
1 Larch Grove Aoraki/Mt Cook |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 5 Aoraki/Mt Cook 7946 |
| Full office details | |