Mt Hutt range viewed from the track
Dry Acheron Track
Located in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Access to Dry Acheron Stream and the two covenant areas is provided courtesy of the Dry Acheron and Big Ben station owners.Walking and tramping
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Dog access
No dogs
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Access to Dry Acheron Stream and the two covenant areas is provided courtesy of the Dry Acheron and Big Ben station owners.
Be respectful when crossing private farm land:
- Stay on the marked route and keep within the boundary of covenant areas at all times
- Cross fences only at stiles
- Do not disturb stock
- Leave gates as you find them (open or shut)
Track times
- Car park to Clay Gully junction - 1 hr
- Clay Gully junction to Clay Valley covenant - 10 min
- Clay Gully junction to Big Ben Route junction - 1 hr
- Big Ben Route junction to Conical Knoll covenant - 30 min
- Big Ben Route to Big Ben (Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park) - 2 hr
The track entrance is off Lake Coleridge Road, about an hour drive southwest from Christchurch.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 318 9211 |
| Email: | arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 51008 Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Full office details | |