Deep Stream Track
Located in Lake Benmore and Lake Aviemore area in the Canterbury region
Introduction
Walk within a flooded canyon to a shady picnic or fishing spot near Lake Aviemore in the Waitaki Valley.Track overview
About this track
Description
The track sidles steep faces within a flooded canyon. Plants you may see include prostrate kōwhai, Sophora prostrata, which flowers in August/September, and two rare native brooms, Carmichaelia curta and Carmichaelia kirkii - both threatened species. The walk finishes at the river delta where a shady picnic or fishing spot can be found.
Walkers on Deep Stream Track
Getting there
Turn off SH83 at Aviemore Dam onto Te Akatarawa Road.
Know before you go
Map: NZTopo50 CA16 Otematata