Cascade Saddle Route

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9 Rankers Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

11 Walking

3 Wanaka Township

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Located in Wanaka Township, Wanaka Region

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A bit of lunging along the Cascade Saddle Track

Andreas Beekerzoom

Incredible views

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Information

Time: 2 days, Distance: Approx. 60 km

The Cascade Saddle is a challenging alpine route suitable for fit walkers over the warmer summer months.

Details

Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township
Categories	Walking Free

Feature	Value	Info
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Track Accommodation	Hut/Cabin What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.	What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.
DOC Track Category	Route What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Route Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track unformed and natural, rough, muddy or very steep. Suitable for people with above average fitness. High level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Complete self sufficiency required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Sturdy tramping/hiking boots required.	What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Route Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track unformed and natural, rough, muddy or very steep. Suitable for people with above average fitness. High level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Complete self sufficiency required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Sturdy tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Length	20km and Beyond What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond

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Florian Baum

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

Awesome glaciers, great views - especially from the Cascade Saddle (one of my favourite places in New Zealand!).

Reviewed over 2 years ago and experienced in February 2016

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Regina Baum

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

A lot of variation, fantastic views from the saddle, not too crowded.

Reviewed over 2 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Sarah Jane O'Reilly

Ireland

Ranking: 10/10

Beautiful sight at the top.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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Alex

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Absolutely must do this if you're doing the Dart Rees. The view is incredible and it's not all that challenging to get there. The Pylon is a good bit further but also worth doing if you've got the time

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Tobias Sowade

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

Six hour track one way. Very steep (dangerous if wet!!), but worth it. Especially if you go up to see the sunset, camp and see the sunrise on top of Mt Pylon. Perfect track if you are looking for some Edelweiss.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

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Martin Guillaume

France

Ranking: 9/10

Beautiful, really steep.

Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in March 2012

Boi Sagarra

Spain

Ranking: 9/10

Huge mountains, glaciers, valleys...enormous!!

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2011

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Carmel

Israel

Ranking: 10/10

Not very easy but worth the climb, the view is breathtaking.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

familytravellers

Ranking: 10/10

Spectacular scenery, so the steep and hard climb (1300m) is well rewarded!

Reviewed about 9 years ago and experienced in March 2009

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township

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