Flora Hut and Mount Arthur Hut tracks
Located in Kahurangi National Park and Mount Arthur area in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
Walk through beech forest to one of two huts, or combine the tracks for a circuit walk - a great day walk or overnight tramp for families with kids.The access road into the Mount Arthur area (Graham Valley Road) is steep and narrow and prone to corrugations and slips – check any alerts for road status. During the winter months a 4WD vehicle is recommended to access Flora carpark. Chains may be needed if snow and ice are present
Dog access
Image gallery
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Mt Arthur Track Image: Jan Robertson ©
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Mt Arthur Track Image: Jan Robertson ©
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View of Mt Arthur from the Mt Arthur Hut - Flora Hut Track Image: Jan Robertson ©
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Mt Arthur Hut - Flora Hut Track Image: Jan Robertson ©
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Flora car park to Flora Hut
Time: 30 min
Distance: 2 km
Track category: Walking track
This short path leads over Flora Saddle and down to Flora Hut, an ideal place for families.
Flora car park to Mt Arthur Hut
Time: 1 hr 30 min
Distance: 4.2 km
Track category: Walking track
From Flora car park follow the track to Flora Saddle where a well-graded track follows the ridge towards Mt Arthur, winding through beech forest and groves of candelabra-like mountain neinei (Dracophyllum sp.). Mt Arthur Hut is just on the tree line – walk a bit further above the hut for views to Mt Arthur and the Tablelands.
Care is required around the many bluffs, sinkholes and caves; warm and waterproof clothing should be carried.
Flora Hut to Mt Arthur Hut
Time: 1 hr 15 min
Distance: 2.6 km
Track category: Tramping track
This track allows for a circuit walk from Flora car park. It climbs through beech forest and alpine scrub, and provides views over Arthur Range and Tasman Bay.
Flora car park is 75 km from Nelson and 36 km from Motueka.
The Motueka Valley Highway links Nelson and Motueka. Turn off this road at Ngātīmoti and cross the Motueka River. Turn left onto Motueka River West Bank Road, then right into Graham Valley Road, which climbs steeply to the car park. The last 5.8 km is unsealed and turning a vehicle on the road can be difficult. 4WD is recommended at all times of the year.
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Contacts
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
