Baikie Hut Track
Located in Lake Pukaki area and Ruataniwha Conservation Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Baikie Hut makes a great picnic or overnight venue.9 km
Other activities
- Four wheel driving
- Horse riding
Dog access
Walk along a 4WD track which runs parallel to Twizel River. Baikie Hut, resting on grassy flats beside the river, makes a great picnic or overnight venue.
A worthwhile tramping trip is to continue hiking up the tarns in Duncan Valley.
Mountain biking
It's a short mountain bike ride into Baikie Hut, then a fun coast downhill back out again. This is a good trip for families.
This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.
Four wheel driving
4WD the public access easement into Baikie Hut if track conditions are favourable. Ring the landholder, Pukaki Downs Station, for permission: +64 3 435 0131. You'll be required to pay a fee and key bond.
Horse riding
The track into Baikie Hut is suitable for horses. There is also a hitching post outside Baikie Hut and a fenced paddock nearby. Landholder permission is not required.
A car park for this track is signposted off SH80, about 3.5 km from the junction with SH8 near Pukaki.
Private property and permissions
This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary.
Respect the landowner's livestock and property:
- stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land
- leave gates as you find them
- use stiles where provided
- keep your distance from livestock
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
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 435 1186 |
| mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Larch Grove Aoraki/Mount Cook 7999 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| info@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |