Access to Dry Acheron Stream and the two covenant areas is provided courtesy of the Dry Acheron and Big Ben station owners.
Track times
- Car park to Clay Gully junction - 1 hr
- Clay Gully junction to Clay Valley covenant - 10 min
- Clay Gully junction to Big Ben Route junction - 1 hr
- Big Ben Route junction to Conical Knoll covenant - 30 min
- Big Ben Route to Big Ben (Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park) - 2 hr
The track entrance is off Lake Coleridge Road, about an hour drive southwest from Christchurch.
Be respectful when crossing private farm land:
- stay on the marked route and keep within the boundary of covenant areas at all times
- cross fences only at stiles
- do not disturb stock
- leave gates as you find them (open or shut)
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |