Double Hill access tracks

Stream easement

A 1-kilometre easement to the public conservation land at Glenariffe Stream is marked from Double Hill Run Road. Be prepared to get wet feet crossing Double Hill Stream.

Tarn easement at Double Hill

Opposite ‘Stream easement’, a marked 4WD track goes around the base of Double Hill to the Rakaia River. From this track, tarn easement gives access onto Double Hill and views out across the Rakaia River.

Homestead Hill easement

Ensors Road branches off Double Hill Run Road opposite Double Hill. A small car park on Ensors Road marks the start of a steep easement onto the Palmer Range.

At Mount Hutt, turn off SH77 onto Blackford Road, which becomes Double Hill Run Road.

Private property and permissions

This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary.

Respect the landowner's livestock and property:

• Stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land
• Leave gates as you find them
• Use stiles where provided
• Keep your distance from livestock.

Dogs

You need permission from the Makarora River Ranch to take your dog into Hāwea Conservation Park using Boundary Creek Track. Email makaroraranch@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance of your visit to request permission. You must provide a valid worming certificate to ensure your dog is free from hydatids and sheep measles.