About
A challenging hike with rewarding views, especially with snow! a south island must-do.
Why go
- Otherworldly place in new zealand
- One of the most iconic alpine hut hikes in the country
- The view is unbeatable and worth it
Must try
- Staying in the hut
Pro tips
- 10Km hike with 1053m elevation
- Leave early to avoid the crowds going up
- Can be done in a day but it's a pretty tough climb
- Further 2-hour hike up from sealy tarns viewpoint
Good to know
- Attempting between may-november requires mountaineering experience
- In some months, you might start in sun & end up in 20 cm of snow
- Only do it on a mostly clear day and without snow
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Rating
4.9 / 5 (139 reviews)
Opening Hours
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