Bev Bacon · Crown copyright · Source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
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Acheron Lookout Loop Walk

1.4km20 minEasy

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A short loop walk with views that starts from Acheron Accommodation House.

Elevation

Climb
42m
Drop
43m
Highest point
760m
Lowest point
715m
720m740m00.5km1km
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Open Forest
Longest open stretch
1.3km

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

This 20 minute loop walk starts from Acheron Accommodation House. It gives views of the accommodation house, Clarence River and the surrounding valley.

Getting there

Take the Clarence Valley Road from Hanmer Springs (via Jacks Pass Road). Turn right onto Tophouse Road, this becomes the Acheron Road. Continue for 17 km to then cross the Clarence River.

Note: vehicle access to Acheron Accommodation House is not available when the Acheron Road is closed (chain across bridge).

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