Mt Hutt range viewed from the track
Dry Acheron Track
Located in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Access to Dry Acheron Stream and the two covenant areas is provided courtesy of the Dry Acheron and Big Ben station owners.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.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |