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Hanmer Springs provides a huge variety of mountain bike trails, from novice to expert.
Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
There are over 60km of tracks in and around the village, mostly single lane, some shared with walkers.
All tracks are within close distance to the village, so you can start from your accommodation without having to pack your bike on a car and drive, this makes it so easy and accessible.
There are great information resources available already online, so this blog will just point you in the right direction to find these. A little research before you ride will ensure a better experience!
First and foremost Hanmer Springs MTB Club has a great website which combines information with Trailforks (free signup) for specific tracks.
You really just need the club’s website to ensure you map out a route suitable for you without having to stop every 10 minutes to ensure you know where you are going.
There is a pumptrack on the other side of Dog Stream (Bath Street entrance) and a skills area to test your ability on Jollies Pass Road just down from the Heritage Forest sign (along from bridge).
Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
There are over 60km of tracks in and around the village, mostly single lane, some shared with walkers.
All tracks are within close distance to the village, so you can start from your accommodation without having to pack your bike on a car and drive, this makes it so easy and accessible.
There are great information resources available already online, so this blog will just point you in the right direction to find these. A little research before you ride will ensure a better experience!
First and foremost Hanmer Springs MTB Club has a great website which combines information with Trailforks (free signup) for specific tracks.
You really just need the club’s website to ensure you map out a route suitable for you without having to stop every 10 minutes to ensure you know where you are going.
There is a pumptrack on the other side of Dog Stream (Bath Street entrance) and a skills area to test your ability on Jollies Pass Road just down from the Heritage Forest sign (along from bridge).
Here are my suggested routes for different abilities:
Novice
Just keep south of Jollies Pass Road, the Heritage Forest is flat so can be ridden by kids to elderly
Easy Rider is a 6km loop that everyone can do.
You can tag on Perseverance for an extra 1.5km.
Lastly add Snakes n Ladders if you want some easy but challenging turns.
Novice
Just keep south of Jollies Pass Road, the Heritage Forest is flat so can be ridden by kids to elderly
Easy Rider is a 6km loop that everyone can do.
You can tag on Perseverance for an extra 1.5km.
Lastly add Snakes n Ladders if you want some easy but challenging turns.
Intermediate
Area just north of Jollies Pass Road has some slope without being too extreme.
Mach 1 is a good starting point onto Western Link and then up Swamp and down Swoop.
For some extra try Swamp and Swoop as a loop another time?
Area just north of Jollies Pass Road has some slope without being too extreme.
Mach 1 is a good starting point onto Western Link and then up Swamp and down Swoop.
For some extra try Swamp and Swoop as a loop another time?
Advanced
Steeper area behind Conical Hill is best, go up Clarence Valley Road, then start
Tank leading onto Yankee Zephyr or miss YZ and go straight to Tombstone.
Finish back with Big Foot and then Detox before heading back on Dog Stream.
Expert
If you really love steep downhill then you already know about:
Eagles Nest leading onto C Line
If you don’t value your life then go for Addiction !
Steeper area behind Conical Hill is best, go up Clarence Valley Road, then start
Tank leading onto Yankee Zephyr or miss YZ and go straight to Tombstone.
Finish back with Big Foot and then Detox before heading back on Dog Stream.
Expert
If you really love steep downhill then you already know about:
Eagles Nest leading onto C Line
If you don’t value your life then go for Addiction !
Tip:
Bring along water & always rest up in the thermal pools afterwards (check closing time).
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
Bring along water & always rest up in the thermal pools afterwards (check closing time).
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
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Hanmer Springs iconic walk, Conical Hill, is as famous as the thermal pools!
Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 45 minutes to 1 hour return loop, even for very young or very old.
Distance is 2.5 km return, bikes not allowed. Track is well maintained.
Elevation gain is 150 m up & same back down, maximum elevation is 550 m above sea level, at the summit.
Terrain is constant slope in zig zag with a short steep start before on track proper.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this from age 4).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies with fat wheels.
Dogs can use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 45 minutes to 1 hour return loop, even for very young or very old.
Distance is 2.5 km return, bikes not allowed. Track is well maintained.
Elevation gain is 150 m up & same back down, maximum elevation is 550 m above sea level, at the summit.
Terrain is constant slope in zig zag with a short steep start before on track proper.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this from age 4).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies with fat wheels.
Dogs can use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
Features:
Hanmer Springs iconic walk showcases a fantastic panorama view of basin & mountain ranges surrounding village.
Perfect for all ages from 4 to 94 years old.
Exotic plantings from early 1900’s featuring Western Hemlock, Giant Fir, Japanese Cypress, Lawson’s Cypress as well as natives.
At the summit, a shelter gives you a resting place for relaxation & observation.
Look for the metal structure close to the shelter which names all the mountains within view & their heights.
Look for Mt Isobel walk & Mt Dumblane walk, which are described in other blogs.
Great shelter throughout entire track assists in those hot summer days.
Opportunity to extend walk around to Woodland walk & others for further enjoyment.
Hanmer Springs iconic walk showcases a fantastic panorama view of basin & mountain ranges surrounding village.
Perfect for all ages from 4 to 94 years old.
Exotic plantings from early 1900’s featuring Western Hemlock, Giant Fir, Japanese Cypress, Lawson’s Cypress as well as natives.
At the summit, a shelter gives you a resting place for relaxation & observation.
Look for the metal structure close to the shelter which names all the mountains within view & their heights.
Look for Mt Isobel walk & Mt Dumblane walk, which are described in other blogs.
Great shelter throughout entire track assists in those hot summer days.
Opportunity to extend walk around to Woodland walk & others for further enjoyment.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs village travel north straight up Conical Hill Roan (main road) for ½ km & park your car on side road where the Greenacres billboard stands. Walk up steep incline for 100m until you see the sign and stairway entrance. (Total is 1 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
This walk is easy so if you run into fowl weather, you will still finish quickly & safely back to your car.
From Hanmer Springs village travel north straight up Conical Hill Roan (main road) for ½ km & park your car on side road where the Greenacres billboard stands. Walk up steep incline for 100m until you see the sign and stairway entrance. (Total is 1 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
This walk is easy so if you run into fowl weather, you will still finish quickly & safely back to your car.
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Hanmer Springs lesser known walk, Chatterton River, with options.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Distance is 6.2 km return, route type is loop with some short steep climbs in native forest.
Shorter loop of 4 km return before last steep climb up to Jacks Pass.
Can combine onto Mt Isobel track or Mt Dumblane track for serious walkers.
Elevation gain is 480 m up & same back down, time required is 2.5 to 3 hours return.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, do not attempt).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required. Track can be muddy if recent rain.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Maximum elevation is 880 m (top of Jacks Pass).
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Distance is 6.2 km return, route type is loop with some short steep climbs in native forest.
Shorter loop of 4 km return before last steep climb up to Jacks Pass.
Can combine onto Mt Isobel track or Mt Dumblane track for serious walkers.
Elevation gain is 480 m up & same back down, time required is 2.5 to 3 hours return.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, do not attempt).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required. Track can be muddy if recent rain.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Maximum elevation is 880 m (top of Jacks Pass).
Features:
Can be used as the start for a full day tramp if wanting to conquer Mt Isobel or Mt Dumblane.
Track is adjacent to the Chatterton River on a stock route which loops back via the original bridle track over Jacks Pass.
Views of Hanmer Basin can be enjoyed from Jacks Pass which is half-way before returning via loop.
Beautiful mountain beech forest & wild flowers highlight the walk with soothing river sounds.
Once in the valley proper you gain a sense of remoteness & solitude that is not always found in the more frequented walks around Hanmer.
Some steep spots on track near summit, so not for novices.
Can be used as the start for a full day tramp if wanting to conquer Mt Isobel or Mt Dumblane.
Track is adjacent to the Chatterton River on a stock route which loops back via the original bridle track over Jacks Pass.
Views of Hanmer Basin can be enjoyed from Jacks Pass which is half-way before returning via loop.
Beautiful mountain beech forest & wild flowers highlight the walk with soothing river sounds.
Once in the valley proper you gain a sense of remoteness & solitude that is not always found in the more frequented walks around Hanmer.
Some steep spots on track near summit, so not for novices.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel west along Jacks Pass road until the end. Keep going past the AA camp & follow unsealed road for another 1.3 km until you find a small carpark. (Total is 10 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
From Hanmer Springs travel west along Jacks Pass road until the end. Keep going past the AA camp & follow unsealed road for another 1.3 km until you find a small carpark. (Total is 10 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Bring along drinking water, as track remains a short distance from river most of the way up.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
Bring along drinking water, as track remains a short distance from river most of the way up.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
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Mt Dumblane is the sister act to Mt Isobel in Hanmer Springs.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 3.5 to 5 hours return.
Distance is 7 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 440 m up & same back down.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, this is challenging).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Maximum elevation is 1303 m (great 360° view from summit of Lewis Pass around to the coastline).
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 3.5 to 5 hours return.
Distance is 7 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 440 m up & same back down.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, this is challenging).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Maximum elevation is 1303 m (great 360° view from summit of Lewis Pass around to the coastline).
Features:
In 2018 the local volunteer hiking group clearly marked out, with poles, a good track to follow.
Track starts from the top of Jack’s Pass (up Clarence Valley Road).
Ridgeline track passes alpine meadow, bare scree & low scrub, summit is to the left.
Some spots have fractured volcanic channels which have spewed out bare scree cavity’s that look like an alien planet.
Some steep spots on track, so not for novices.
Be careful on return as loose shingle can trip you up.
In 2018 the local volunteer hiking group clearly marked out, with poles, a good track to follow.
Track starts from the top of Jack’s Pass (up Clarence Valley Road).
Ridgeline track passes alpine meadow, bare scree & low scrub, summit is to the left.
Some spots have fractured volcanic channels which have spewed out bare scree cavity’s that look like an alien planet.
Some steep spots on track, so not for novices.
Be careful on return as loose shingle can trip you up.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel north up Clarence Valley Road (unsealed) for 4km until you reach the carpark that splits Mt Isobel from Mt Dumblane.
Total is 20 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Bring along water & snack food for summit rest before heading back.
From Hanmer Springs travel north up Clarence Valley Road (unsealed) for 4km until you reach the carpark that splits Mt Isobel from Mt Dumblane.
Total is 20 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Bring along water & snack food for summit rest before heading back.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
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Mt Isobel is as iconic to Hanmer Springs as the thermal pools.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
There are 2 alternatives to summit that we recommend, Clarence Valley carpark start (5 ½ to 7 hours return) or Jacks Pass start (3 to 4 hours return). Both are demanding with some steep climbs. This blog describes both tracks.
Distance is 6 km return, route type is “out & back” with some steep climbs on loose shingle.
Elevation gain is 475 m up & same back down, time required is 3 to 4 ½ hours return.
Fitness required is good intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, do not attempt).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Maximum elevation is 1320 m (great 360° view from summit of Lewis Pass around to the coastline).
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
There are 2 alternatives to summit that we recommend, Clarence Valley carpark start (5 ½ to 7 hours return) or Jacks Pass start (3 to 4 hours return). Both are demanding with some steep climbs. This blog describes both tracks.
Distance is 6 km return, route type is “out & back” with some steep climbs on loose shingle.
Elevation gain is 475 m up & same back down, time required is 3 to 4 ½ hours return.
Fitness required is good intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, do not attempt).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Maximum elevation is 1320 m (great 360° view from summit of Lewis Pass around to the coastline).
Features:
Track starts from the top of Clarence Valley Road at Jacks Pass carpark.
Tramp up alpine tussock & some steep barren loose shingle before joining the Mt Isobel track then beyond to the summit with breath-taking views over the Hanmer Basin & out beyond towards Rainbow & Molesworth stations & coastline.
Some steep spots on track, so not for novices.
Be careful as loose shingle can trip you up.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel north up Clarence Valley Road (unsealed) for 4 km until you reach the small carpark at the top of Jacks Pass which dissects both Mt Isobel & Mt Dumblane. (Total is 20 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Track starts from the top of Clarence Valley Road at Jacks Pass carpark.
Tramp up alpine tussock & some steep barren loose shingle before joining the Mt Isobel track then beyond to the summit with breath-taking views over the Hanmer Basin & out beyond towards Rainbow & Molesworth stations & coastline.
Some steep spots on track, so not for novices.
Be careful as loose shingle can trip you up.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel north up Clarence Valley Road (unsealed) for 4 km until you reach the small carpark at the top of Jacks Pass which dissects both Mt Isobel & Mt Dumblane. (Total is 20 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Tip:
Bring along water & snack food for summit rest before heading back.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Tip:
Bring along water & snack food for summit rest before heading back.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
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Mt Isobel is as iconic as the thermal pools are in Hanmer Springs.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
There are 2 alternatives to summit that we recommend, Clarence Valley carpark start (5 ½ to 7 hours return) or Jacks Pass start (3 to 4 hours return). Both are demanding with some steep climbs. This blog describes the Clarence Valley carpark start only. Refer to our Jacks Pass start blog for those details.
Distance is 10 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 790 m up & same back down, time required is 5 ½ to 7 hours return.
Fitness required is good intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, do not attempt).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
There are 2 alternatives to summit that we recommend, Clarence Valley carpark start (5 ½ to 7 hours return) or Jacks Pass start (3 to 4 hours return). Both are demanding with some steep climbs. This blog describes the Clarence Valley carpark start only. Refer to our Jacks Pass start blog for those details.
Distance is 10 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 790 m up & same back down, time required is 5 ½ to 7 hours return.
Fitness required is good intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, do not attempt).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
NZTopo50 – BU24
Maximum elevation is 1320 m (great 360° view from summit of Lewis Pass around to the coastline).
Features:
Track starts from 2 km up Clarence Valley Road towards Jacks Pass.
Tramp through Japanese & European larches before entering sub-alpine scrub / open grassland,
then beyond to the summit with breath-taking views over the Hanmer Basin & out beyond
towards Rainbow & Molesworth stations & coastline.
Some steep spots on track, so not for novices.
Be careful near summit as loose shingle can trip you up.
Features:
Track starts from 2 km up Clarence Valley Road towards Jacks Pass.
Tramp through Japanese & European larches before entering sub-alpine scrub / open grassland,
then beyond to the summit with breath-taking views over the Hanmer Basin & out beyond
towards Rainbow & Molesworth stations & coastline.
Some steep spots on track, so not for novices.
Be careful near summit as loose shingle can trip you up.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel north up Clarence Valley Road (unsealed) for 2 km
until you reach the small carpark next to an old water tank.
(Total is 10 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather
(if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
From Hanmer Springs travel north up Clarence Valley Road (unsealed) for 2 km
until you reach the small carpark next to an old water tank.
(Total is 10 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather
(if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Bring along water & snack food for summit rest before heading back.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
Bring along water & snack food for summit rest before heading back.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
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Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is ½ hour only return loop, even for very young or very old.
Distance is 1.5 km return, bikes not allowed.
Terrain is flat all the way.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies.
Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is ½ hour only return loop, even for very young or very old.
Distance is 1.5 km return, bikes not allowed.
Terrain is flat all the way.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies.
Features:
Brilliant art / animal sculptures surprise you during an easy walk through the Hanmer Heritage Forest (pictures giveaway what you will discover).
Perfect for all ages from 3 to 93 years old.
Exotic plantings from 1904 to 1935 featuring European Larch & Nordic Spruce as well as natives.
Can link up to Fairy Walk via Dog Stream Reserve.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel northeast along Jollies Pass Road for 1.4km until you have crossed the bridge & driven up the small incline. You will see a carpark on the left & a statute of a dog on the right, together with a sign "Hanmer Heritage Forest". (Total is 2 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Address in 100 Jollies Pass Road.
Safety:
This walk is so easy that if you run into fowl weather, you will still finish quickly & safely back to your car.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
This walk is so easy that if you run into fowl weather, you will still finish quickly & safely back to your car.
Further advice:
Naturally, you can ask Amy or Shane at Hanmer Apartments when you stay with us!
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Hanmer Springs Fairy Walk is for everyone, young and old.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 10 to 20 minutes only return loop, even for very young.
Distance is 1 km return.
Terrain is flat all the way, stroller accessible.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies.
Hanmer Springs Fairy Walk is for everyone, young and old.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 10 to 20 minutes only return loop, even for very young.
Distance is 1 km return.
Terrain is flat all the way, stroller accessible.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies.
Features:
Wonderful fairy houses dotted along an easy track to amaze & amuse young & old.
Infants will want to get out of the stroller to open the fairy doors.
Carry a little treasure to leave behind for other children to discover after you leave?
You may even find some painted rocks to re-hide along the track for others.
Perfect for all ages from 1 to 95 years old.
Can link up to Forest Amble Walk if kids can go for an hour return.
How to get there:
Head along Bath Street & at the end go down into Brooke Dawson Park. Park near the bridge. Cross the bridge & take the track leading right. Return is via the same track once you reach the next bridge. (Total is 1 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Additional activities to do in Brooke Dawson Park:
Build a dam or bridge in Dog Stream. Swim in Dog Stream (hot summer day to cool off). Have a picnic on the picnic tables or grass. Bike the nearby Pump track (signposted). Backyard cricket or frisbee golf.
Safety:
This walk is so easy that if you run into fowl weather, you will still finish quickly & safely back to your car.
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Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 2.5 to 3 hours return.
Distance is 3.5 km to 3.9 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 370 m up & same back down.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, this is challenging).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
GPS of the viewpoint is S 42° 29.438’ E 172° 50.455’.
Waterfall height is 41 m, type of waterfall is “Ribbon”.
Estimated time is 2.5 to 3 hours return.
Distance is 3.5 km to 3.9 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 370 m up & same back down.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, this is challenging).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
GPS of the viewpoint is S 42° 29.438’ E 172° 50.455’.
Waterfall height is 41 m, type of waterfall is “Ribbon”.
Features:
Stunning 41 m high “Dog Stream Waterfall” at the top with peaceful surroundings.
Mountain beech / tawhai forest featuring mosses, ferns, lichens & native orchids.
Winding & moderately steep trail through dense native forest.
Climbs up some wooden stairways in steep sections, track is well made & marked.
Some small manageable river crossings.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel northeast along Jollies Pass Road for 2.2km, turn left onto McIntyre Road & follow it for next 1.5km. Turn left onto Mullans Road & follow it until you reach the carpark. (Total is 5 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Take you camera or smartphone for the fantastic shots at the waterfall summit.
Water is very cold at summit, so a dip in the thermal pools afterwards is advised.
Stunning 41 m high “Dog Stream Waterfall” at the top with peaceful surroundings.
Mountain beech / tawhai forest featuring mosses, ferns, lichens & native orchids.
Winding & moderately steep trail through dense native forest.
Climbs up some wooden stairways in steep sections, track is well made & marked.
Some small manageable river crossings.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel northeast along Jollies Pass Road for 2.2km, turn left onto McIntyre Road & follow it for next 1.5km. Turn left onto Mullans Road & follow it until you reach the carpark. (Total is 5 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Take you camera or smartphone for the fantastic shots at the waterfall summit.
Water is very cold at summit, so a dip in the thermal pools afterwards is advised.
