Lake Christabel tracks
Located in Victoria Forest Park in the West Coast region
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Introduction
A number of tracks lead to a hut at Lake Christabel.Dog access
Lake Christabel via Lake Christabel Track
Time: 6 - 7 hr one way
The track begins about 10 km along Palmer Road, at the Blue Grey River Bridge, and follows the true right bank to the lake. The hut is about 30 minutes past the head of Lake Christabel, on the true left side of the north branch of the Blue Grey River.
Lake Christabel via Robinson River and Saddle Track
Time: 2-3 days one way
From the end of Palmer Road it is 5-8 hours up the Robinson Valley to the Mid Robinson Hut, with the Top Robinson Hut 5-8 hours further on. From the Top Robinson Hut it is 4 hours up the left branch via a marked track and snowpole route to the Robinson Saddle, then 4 hours down to Lake Christabel Hut.
Rough Creek Track
Lake Christabel can also be accessed from Lewis Pass to the east, via the Rough Creek Track.
Turn off SH7 onto Palmers Road 13 km west of Springs Junction.
Weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly on the tops. Rain can quickly make even small streams treacherous to cross.
Wasps can be common from December to April, carry antihistamine if you are allergic to their stings.
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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| Dog permit contact | |
| Office: | Māwhera / Greymouth Office |
| Phone: | +64 3 768 0427 |
| Email: | greymouth@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | PO Box 370 Greymouth 7840 |