Brian Dobbie · CC BY · Source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
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Lake Stream Route

6.7km3 hr 30 min one wayExpert

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Tramp for half a day to arrive at a quaint 2 bunk hut.

Elevation

Climb
438m
Drop
8m
Highest point
1,029m
Lowest point
599m
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Forest
Longest open stretch
None

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

This route starts from a carpark 3 km upstream from Tobins Bridge on SH7. The route follows Lake Stream, crossing it several times.

Follow this rough track to a clearing with two small tarns, where there is plenty of camping space and the two-bunk Lake Stream Hut.

An unmarked track from this point takes 45 min to the bushline and another 45 min to a saddle with views into Maruia valley

Lake Stream Hut

Getting there

Drive from Reefton or Springs Junction on SH7 to the Rahu Saddle. The routes is well signposted from the highway with good pull offs and carparking.

Know before you go

For a dog permit contact the Māwhera / Greymouth Office.

Nearby

Weather

Forecast at the start of the track