Old Coach Road
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Forecast point: Arthurs Pass (745m) · 4.8km away
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This pleasant forest walk starts and finishes near Greyneys Shelter, 6 km east of Arthur’s Pass Village.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This pleasant forest walk starts and finishes near Greyneys Shelter, six km east of Arthur’s Pass Village. It follows a gently-graded section of the century-old coach road and leads back to the shelter on a more recent track.
The coach road was cut into the hillside to avoid the Bealey riverbed, which is prone to floods. You can still see sections of old rock-walling along one part of the track. It is suitable for all-terrain baby buggies.
Getting there
The track begins 6 km east of Arthur's Pass Village on SH 73.
Know before you go
Take warm clothing and raincoat, sunhat and sunscreen, something to eat and drink and strong footwear. Mountain weather can change quickly.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track