Bowen Bush Walk
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Forecast point: Aoraki/Mt Cook VC (770m)
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An easy forest walk that can be joined with Governors Bush Walk to form a nature trail.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This walk starts opposite the petrol pumps. It's an easy forest walk that can be joined with Govenors Bush Walk to form a nature trail. This track wanders through tōtara and celery pine/mountain toatoa forest, and has an alternative exit/entry towards the Mount Cook Backpackers.
Getting there
Aoraki/Mount Cook village is located within the national park. Twizel is the nearest town.
From Twizel travel north on SH 8 for approximately 9 km. Turn left onto SH 80 (Mt Cook Road). Follow SH 80 for 55 km until you reach Aoraki/Mt Cook village.
Know before you go
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track