Youngman Stream Track
Located in Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Follows Ashley River to Youngman Stream Hut.Seasonal restrictions
This track is closed between 1 October and 20 November and the entire month of April
Dog access
For about an hour follow a 4WD track through pastureland, crossing the Lillburn River until the cattle yards and marked route to Tent Gully.
Approximately 1 km after Tent Gully, the track leaves the beech forest becoming a marked route, sidling high through tussock, scrub and patches of beech before re-entering the forest and descending to ford the Ashley River about 100 metres from Youngman Stream Hut.
If river levels are low, it's possible to follow Ashely River from Tent Gully to Youngman Stream.
This track connects with Tarn Hut tracks.
From Oxford, follow Ashely Gorge Road for 6 km. Turn into Lees Valley Road and follow this for 29 km to a sign that indicates the vehicle track. Follow this marked track for 3.5 km to a locked gate and car park. Keep to the marked track as this is private farmland.
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV22 (Dampier Corner)
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
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 |