Alborns Walk
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Walk through old mine workings on this well-graded loop track.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This loop walk starts from the car park 9 km along Soldiers – Big River Road, which leaves the Reefton highway (SH7) just south of town.
Scattered among old coal-mine workings, you will find remains of makeshift winch equipment, including an old Leyland lorry. You will also see distinctive coal-measure vegetation and views of the Victoria and Paparoa ranges.
Getting there
Start from the car park 9 km along Soldiers – Big River Road, which leaves the Reefton highway (SH7) just south of town.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track