Quailburn Track
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Tucked away under the Ohau Range lies this short track through mountain beech forest.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
Quailburn Track to bushline
Track category: Tramping track
Time: 30 min
Distance: 1.5 km
Quailburn Track starts uphill from the historic area, which has a sheep dip and hut ruins dating from 1866. The track winds its way uphill through mountain beech forest with several crossings of the Quailburn Stream. It provides a viewpoint above the bushline.
Quailburn bushline to East Ahuriri Hut (derelict)
Track category: Route
Time: 1 hr 30 min
Distance: 4 km
From the bushline, carry on uphill along a rougher track to Quailburn saddle. Sidle around on the Ohau Range towards Ahuriri River East Branch and you will spot East Ahuriri Hut on the true left bank. This old mustering hut is a remnant from Quailburn Station and may offer very basic shelter if required. It has a non-flush toilet.
Getting there
Turn off SH8 onto Quailburn Road, 6 km north of Omarama. It is a further 19 km on this road to Quailburn historic site. The road turns into a gravel surface just past the turn-off to Clay Cliffs, which is suitable for cars. Be aware of cyclists as the road is part of Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Know before you go
Map: NZTopo50 BZ14 Mount Barth
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track