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Kahurangi National Park
Grade: Medium
Event Status: Programme Hits : 403
To Monday 26 October 2026
Cost: $
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Description
LABOUR WEEKEND.Drive to Murchison on Friday night OR Saturday morning and base ourselves in the Murchison Camping Ground. Return to Nelson Monday afternoon/evening.
Possible/probable Day Tramps: Mt Mantell. It has been a long time since the Club visited Mt Mantell due to weather cancellations.
A 2015 Trip Report: https://live.nelsontrampingclub.org.nz/?view=article&id=376
Here 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 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 easier to follow along a leading ridge.From the bushline to the summit is about 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 no longer mainrtained, so there are missing markers, but we do have a gpx file]
Lake Caslani. This is one of two tarns hidden in the Victoria Forest Park with access (TBC) off SH 65 south 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 power to Murchison and homes in the Matakitaki Valley." (From Nelson Trails) 4 km return Easy
Skyline Walkway: 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 gradient. The surrounding bush is mainly regenerating, with remnant beech and scattered podocarps towering above. At the top, two lookouts provide views over Murchison and the surrounding ranges and valleys."
Eight Mile Track is a short walk to an earthquake-dammed lake, in the Matakitaki Valley south of Murchison. 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://nelsontrails.co.nz/mt-hope/
Riverside Camp Ground; Tent sites $20; Cabins $50/person. Website: https://www.riversidemurchison.co.nz/accomodation/
Registration It is IMPORTANT that "You contact the Trip Leader before registering" for a trip. Especially if you are new to the club or a non-club member (Visitor). The Leader will need to be confident that you have the experience, fitness and the correct gear to complete the trip successfully. :-)CLUB MEMBERS must LOGIN HERE to register so that your details auto-populate the registration fields. You can edit these auto-populated fields but they aren't saved for later use. To permanently change them, edit them HERE." PLease register couples separately if both are attending.VISITORS can register using their email address which will be used to send you trip registration confirmation details and the ability to cancel the trip registration. Please register each person attending separately.