Lake Tekapo Overnight Hike to Falcon’s Nest
An adventurous overnight hike in the Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie High Country
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 491 m
- Descent
- 2 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 962 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
<b>Private land:</b> Access to the Cass Valley and Falcon's Nest Hut is by permission from Glenmore Station: https://www.glenmorestation.co.nz
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Description
Falcon's Nest Hut hut is privately owned and was built by Glenmore Station. From Tin Hut at 950m elevation, climb 100m up steep tussock slopes to gain a moraine terrace, then follow the rocky river bed of Tin Hut Stream until it broadens into more gentle river flats and alpine meadows by Falcon's Nest at 1460m.
Relax with a hot (or cold!) beverage beside the wood stove as your guide prepares a tasty dinner. Watch the stars come out and listen to your guide tell a local Mackenzie legend.
4-5 hours hiking in tussocky alpine terrain, boulder-hopping along an alpine stream.
4WD access to Tin Hut can be cut-off by high river levels, snow or flooding.
<b>Guided hike:</b> enjoy the full experience (including a 4WD adventure) with the knowledge and skills of a professional alpine trekking guide on our Lake Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek https://alpinerecreation.com/tekapo-hut-to-hut-trek.html
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Water features