Mount French Track
Located in Lake Brunner area in the West Coast region
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Introduction
Climb to the top of Mount French for spectacular views of Lake Brunner and the Southern Alps.7 km return return via same track
Dog access
No dogs
The track passes through mixed lowland rimu forest that also features some kaikawaka and silver pine, to the top of Mt French (1305 m).
It's a steady climb but, on a fine day, the views of Lake Brunner and the inland to the Southern Alps reward the effort.
The track start on Kumara-Inchbonnie Road, on the south end of Lake Brunner. Lake Brunner is inland from Greymouth, between SH 73 and SH 7.
Turn off SH 73 at Kumara into Kumara-Inchbonnie Road (17 km), or at Jacksons into Lake Brunner Road, which leads into Kumara-Inchbonnie Road (23 km).
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Postal Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
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| Reefton Visitor Information Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 732 8391 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | rvcinfo@xtra.co.nz |
| Address: |
67–69 Broadway Reefton |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 100 Reefton 7851 |
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