LABOUR WEEKEND.Drive to Murchison on Friday night OR Sa turday morning and base ourselves in the Murchison Camping Ground. Return t o Nelson Monday afternoon/evening.
Possible/probable Day Tramps:
A 2015 Trip Report: < a href="?view=article&id=376">https://live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/?v iew=article&id=376
Here is another report from Wilderness mag aizine:- Starting out from Maruia Sa ddle Road, the track climbs through the bush towards the tops. The lower pa rt of the track is marked but the forest has been damaged by wind and snow and many markers have been lost. Higher up, the forest is more stable and the markers are eas ier to follow along a leading ridge.From the bushline to the summit is abou t 2km of relatively flat, non-technical ridge travel and once reached, the summit provides great views. 5.3km one-way with about 1000m climb in total. Grade Medium [The track is n o longer mainrtained, so there are missing markers, but we do have a gpx fi le]
Lake Caslani. This is one of tw o tarns hidden in the Victoria Forest Park with access (TBC) off SH 65 sout h of Murchison. It can also be accessed from Matakitaki West Bank Road down the true left of the river to Taylor Stream (which starts on Mt Mantell). Approx 10 km? It may be possible to do a car swap walk-through?
Other shorter easy walks are: Six Mile Hydro. "Six Mile Hydro Walkway showcases the historic remains of the Six Mile Hydro Scheme, in the Matakitaki Valley south of Murchison. The scheme was in operation from 1922 to 1975 and during this time provided po wer to Murchison and homes in the Matakitaki Valley." (From Nelson Trails) 4 km return Easy
Skyline Walkway: < span style="color: #0000ff;">The walkway begins at the car park on the western side of the SH6 Matakitaki River Bridge, just outside of Murchison. The walkway zig-zags up the hillside at a consistent gradien t. The surrounding bush is mainly regenerating, with remnant beech and scat tered podocarps towering above. At the top, two lookouts provide views over Murchison and the surrounding ranges and valleys."
Another possibil ity on the return trip is Mt Hope: Mt Hope (1244 m) is a peak on the Hope Range, located in Ka hurangi National Park, northwest of Kawatiri Junction. An unofficial but we ll-marked route leads to the summit from the side of State Highway 6. Refer Ne lson Trails: 11-12 kms; 800 m climb; Fit. https://nelsontrails.co.nz/mt-hope/
Riverside Camp Ground; Tent sites $20; Cabi ns $50/person. Website: https://www.riversidemurchison.co.nz/accomodation/
LABOUR WEEKEND.Drive to Murchison on Friday night OR Sa turday morning and base ourselves in the Murchison Camping Ground. Return t o Nelson Monday afternoon/evening.
Possible/probable Day Tramps:
A 2015 Trip Report: < a href="https://live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/?view=article&id=376">ht tps://live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/?view=article&id=376
Her e is another report from Wilderness magaizine:- Starting out from Maruia Saddle Road, the track climbs through the bush towards the tops. The lower part of the track is marked but the fo rest has been damaged by wind and snow and many markers have been lost.&nbs p; Higher up, the forest is more stable and the markers are easier to follow along a leading ridge. From the bushline to the summit is about 2km of relatively flat, non-techni cal ridge travel and once reached, the summit provides great views. 5.3km o ne-way with about 1000m climb in total. Grade Medium [The track is no longer mainrtained, so there are m issing markers, but we do have a gpx file]
Lake C aslani. This is one of two tarns hidden in the Victoria Fores t Park with access (TBC) off SH 65 south of Murchison. It can also be acces sed from Matakitaki West Bank Road down the true left of the river to Taylo r Stream (which starts on Mt Mantell). Approx 10 km? It may be possible to do a car swap walk-through?
Other shorter easy walks are: Six Mile Hydro. "Six Mile Hydro Wal kway showcases the historic remains of the Six Mile Hydro Scheme, in the Ma takitaki Valley south of Murchison. The scheme was in operation from 1922 t o 1975 and during this time provided power to Murchison and homes in the Ma takitaki Valley." (From Nelson Trails) 4 km return Easy
< strong>Skyline Walkway: The walkway begins at the car park on the western side of the SH6 Matakitaki R iver Bridge, just outside of Murchison. The walkway zig-zags up the hillside at a consistent gradient. The surrounding bush is mainly re generating, with remnant beech and scattered podocarps towering above. At t he top, two lookouts provide views over Murchison and the surrounding range s and valleys."
Eight Mile Track is a sh ort walk to an earthquake-dammed lake, in the Matakitaki Valley south of Mu rchison. 3.5 km return 1-2 hours. 170m climb. https://nelsontrails.co.nz/eight-mile- track/
Another possibility on the return trip is Mt Hope: Mt Hope (1244 m) is a peak on the Hope Range, located in Kahurangi National Park, northwest of Kawatiri Junction. An unofficial but well-marked route leads to the summit from the side of State Highway 6. Refer Nelson Trails: 11-12 kms; 800 m climb; Fit. https://nels ontrails.co.nz/mt-hope/
Riverside Cam p Ground; Tent sites $20; Cabins $50/person. Website: https://www.riverside murchison.co.nz/accomodation/
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| Panic Date : | 01-11-2026\n |
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