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Mount / Mt Bealey track

Arthur's Pass

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Mount / Mt Bealey track

Time: 3 - 4 hr return to bushline

This track starts from a small carpark on the south side of Rough Creek. A tramping track zig-zags through the beech forest onto the main ridge leading to Mt Bealey.

Note: Routes beyond the bushline are not marked. For experienced alpine trampers only.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Canterbury

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Arthur's Pass

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.9485477216848

171.564363145828

Latitude
-42.9485477216848
Longitude
171.564363145828
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

3 - 4 hours return

Track Difficulty

  • Hard walk Hard walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Hard walk

Hard walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

2.3km return

DOC Track Category

  • Tramping track Tramping track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Tramping track

Tramping track

Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

  • Excellent day walk to the hut and then the summit and back.

    Track not too steep by NZ standards and views outstanding.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Mark.'s avatar

    Mark.

  • Very steep but scenic.

    Great work out. Takes a while if unfit.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2012

    Liam Day's avatar

    Liam Day