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A person in tramping gear and a tramping pack walks along a dirt track along the top of a very high ridge. From the ridge you can see beautiful mountains in the distance.

Brewster Track

Located in Makarora area and Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region

Introduction

The track starts on State Highway 6, crosses the unbridged Haast River, and climbs steadily through beech forest to the bush line. The track ends at Brewster Hut.

Stay safe in the outdoors

  1. Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
  2. Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts
  3. Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists
  4. 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. 
  5. Take care of yourself and each other.