Forest Track
Located in Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This track joins the Wooded Gully Track and Summit Track.From the picnic area follow Wooded Gully Track for about 45 minutes until you reach the Forest Track turn-off.
Turn right onto Forest Track and follow this though beech forest to join up with Summit Track. Return to the picnic area via the lower section of Summit Track.
Suitable for families of moderate fitness – there is a steep 300 m section after the bridge on Forest Track.
These tracks started from the Wooded Gully camping and picnic area.
From Oxford, follow Ashley Gorge Road for 13 km to Glentui. Continue on Birch Hill Road for 6 km then turn into Hayland Road and follow this for 4 km to the end.
Birch Hill Road can also be accessed from Rangiora via Loburn.
Wasp populations reach high numbers from January to March – wear light-coloured clothing and carry antihistamine cream/tablets as a precaution.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |