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The top of the Lewis Tops Track.
Lewis Tops Track

Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve in the West Coast region

Climb to the open tops with superb views and picturesque tarns.

One of the many tarns.
One of the many tarns, Lewis Tops Track
Image: Luke Sutton | Creative Commons

This track starts opposite the St James carpark. It soon enters beech forest and climbs to the open tussock tops. Superb views of the surrounding mountains are available and several picturesque tarns soon come into view with further (unmarked) travel along the ridge.

Access the track from Lewis Pass on SH7.

Weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly on the tops.