Liverpool Track
Located in Matukituki Valley area and Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
Introduction
Liverpool Track is in the Matukituki Valley, an hour’s drive west from Wanaka. The track starts at Aspiring Hut which you get to on the West Matukituki Track.15 km one way return via same track
Dog access
Raspberry Creek car park to Pearl Flat
Time: 3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
Distance: 14 km
Follow the West Matukituki Track from Raspberry Creek car park to Pearl Flat.
Pearl Flat to Liverpool Hut
Time: 2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
Distance: 1 km
From Pearl Flat, cross the swing bridge at Liverpool Stream. The track to Liverpool Hut (1,100 m) is a steep and often slippery climb to the bushline. Above the bush the track initially leads across steep exposed shingle, rock and tussock terrain before bearing left up an easier tussock slope to reach a knoll overlookingthe hut. Note: When the hut is first sighted, do not sidle across to the hut below this knoll.
Liverpool Hut Track is in the Matukituki valley, an hour’s drive west from Wanaka.
- Tussock and rock can be treacherous and slippery when wet or covered in snow.
- Plan properly and ensure that you follow the outdoor safety code.
- Overnight trampers need a sleeping bag, cooking utensils and sufficient food, warm and waterproof clothing – including gloves and hat.
- Good fitness and equipment make all the difference to enjoying your trip, especially as unpredictable weather patterns mean that cold temperatures, snow, strong winds and heavy rain can occur at any time of the year. These valleys aren’t closed in winter, but snow can make travel difficult and dangerous.
Swing bridges: There's a limit to the number people allowed on the swing bridges at any one time – be prepared to wait at each end if numbers allowed have been reached.
Be avalanche alert: This area has terrain that can produce avalanches that cross the track, usually from May into November. View avalanche information and the terrain rating for this track.
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date and time to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
Contacts
| Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Office | |
| Phone: | 0272696871 |
| Fax: | 03 4437660 |
| Email: | wanakavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 93 Wanaka 9343 |
| Full office details | |