Bay Burn Trail
1.5 hours one way - 5km
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 511 m
- Descent
- 7 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 677 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
Starting at the Bay Burn hut, this formed trail begins just above the tree line in an open alpine basin. It quickly enters native bush while following the Bay Burn river. There are two river crossings on this trail so be cautious after a big rainfall. The track terminates on the western border of the Minaret Station hunting block. If there are no hunters in the block a good place to finish the hike is at the hunting block hut which offers views overlooking the station and Lake Wanaka. Roughly 10km return in 3hrs.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Forestry or heavy vegetation