Upcoming Events Report
Nelson Lakes National Park
Grade: Medium
Event Status: Programme Hits : 538
To Sunday 29 November 2026
Cost: $
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Description
Lees Creek in the Raglan Ranges is one of the prettiest valleys in the region and NTC last went there 3 years ago. We will head up the Rainbow Road through the locked gate just past the skifield road (gate fee to be paid). Park up by the swing bridge to cross the Wairau river and head up the Lee valley on a good track. Depending on time, energy and weather, we will camp by the Lees Creek hut (4 bunks; 8-9 km) or bit further up the valley on the tussock flats. Early start on Sunday morning to explore part of the upper valley. Perhaps into the East branch and the upper basins above the waterfall towards the tops. Return to camp for lunch then we up-pack, down-valley returning to the vehicles.
Alternate fit trip. Andrea will lead a sub-party on into the upper Lee valley and camp at either the top forks or the tarns under Pt 2045 (8-10 hrs). On Sunday go up and over a saddle at 2010m on the Mangerton ridge. Then drop down into the lower Lee on shingle slides, hitting the track about 2 km down from the hut. This is a spectcular loop. The plan is to share transport and start together. In Andrea's immortal words:
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