The Paparoa Track
A multi-day hike that takes in rainforests, alpine peaks and breathtaking views aplenty.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 51 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
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A multi-day hike that takes in rainforests, alpine peaks and breathtaking views aplenty.
Difficult Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
Explore the south island’s wild west coast with this 2 day out-and-back adventure.
Difficult Hiking
A true Kiwi Wilderness experience and crossing of the Southern Alps.
Extreme Hiking
Copland / Fitzgerald Pass is a challenging alpine crossing of the Southern Alps from the Hooker Valley to the Copland Valley. It follows the Jubilee Route over Fitzgerald Pass which is the modern alternative to the historic Copland Pass route across the Main Divide.
Extreme Hiking
Current Chancellor Hut Route
Easy Hiking
Approach Colin Todd hut from French Ridge
Moderate Hiking
Entire NW ridge when the ramp and the kangaroo are cut off/melted out
Severe Hiking
Alternative approach to the ridge when the ramp is cut off
Difficult Hiking
NZ grade 2+ mountaineering route, early season option
Difficult Hiking