where to find saddle in westland survival

Local through bus services are not inclined to service these track-heads so hitch-hiking to/from/between is your best option, or partner up in Arthur's Pass with another group with a vehicle in Arthur's Pass. If you have a private car, park it either at the Cora Lynn end (the safest car-park) or alternatively at the Cass Railway Station car-park (adds 1 km extra walking), do not leave it on Highway 73 at the Cass track-head! The safest direction to do the track is starting at the Cass end, this puts river crossings immediately so you will know if they are too dangerous to cross or not. The track heads are 16 km (Cora Lynn) and 27 km (Cass) east of Arthur's Pass, and that puts about 11 km between them after you exit the track. There is also quite good areas for camping on route with drinkable water from most streams. Most people choose to stay at the larger Hamilton Hut (20 bunks), however there are 3 other small huts - Cass Saddle Hut (3 bunks), West Harper Hut (5 bunks) and Lagoon Saddle Shelters (4 spaces).

After very heavy rain the rivers may be impossible to cross so prepared to wait an extra day for the rivers to come down. Most, but not all of the track is marked. This track is suitable for people with all levels of experience. ROUTE GUIDES : Cass - Lagoon Saddle (PDF 1.65MB) HOW HARD IS IT? Highway 73 - Cass Hut 3-4 hours, Cass Hut - Hamilton Hut 2-3 hours, Hamilton Hut - Lagoon Saddle 4-5 hours, Lagoon Saddle to Highway 73Ē-3 hours FEATURES : Beech forest, two alpine passes, lakes, a side trip to the Pinnacles rock formation MAP : NZTopo50: Otira BV20, Cass BV21, Lake Coleridge BW20 (NZMS260: Wilberforce K34)

It is recommended to carry a tent or sleeping mat, just in case! TIME : 2-3 days.

Helicopter Tracking AS 350B (West Coast)Ĭass / Lagoon Saddle Tramp Note: Because the Te Araroa route goes through the Hamilton Hut area, the 20 bunk hut has become very busy during the summer season, well exceeding its bunk capacity on ocassion.

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Where to find saddle in westland survival