Mt Sefton West Ridge
A stunning and remote summit on the West Coast
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
New Zealands highest mountain and national park with a quirky village to base yourself for incredible high alpine hikes and tours and views of the country's glaciers
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