Route Description
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Introduction
20.5km (return) track with 1150m rise in elevation.
Map available from Parks and Wildlife services - wellington national park map
Hazards and warnings
steep climb in places, not so much fun in winter...conditions can change rapidly.
some bouldering areas
Detailed description
start at Cascade brewery, follow old farm rd, then Myrtle Gully foot track, Hunters Track, cross pinnacle road and go 50m up it to the rock cabin. from here follow organ pipes track to the zigzag track up to the summit.
the wellington park map covers it.
Narrative
THIS TRACK IS 20.5KM (RETURN) LONG AND RISES FROM 120m ELEVATION TO 1170m AT THE SUMMIT!
but busses do go to the brewery and you could get a taxi at the summit or arrange a pickup or car shuffle if you want to go one way....
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