Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period. This route is a classic traverse of the Southern Alps, crossing over Goat Pass.

Climb the steep tussock and scree on the spur running east from Goat Pass, then follow the cairned ridge route – perhaps the easiest access to a high level lake in the park. This area is subject to avalanche activity during the winter.

The 30.5km Mountain Run stage of the Coast to Coast uses the DOC Mingha – Deception Route which crosses the Goat Pass. This route is often referred to simply as Goat Pass. There are route guides downloadable from the DoC website, competitors should download the West to East guide.

Sep 24, 2024 · Morrisons footbridge – Deception River – Goat Pass Hut (8-9 hours one way) From SH73 Morrisons footbridge crosses the Otira River. Follow the marked route through river flats on the true-right of the Deception River until the …

The Goat Pass is a 27.0 km trail run in Arthurs Pass. Chances of Whio and Kea sightings. Great for intermediate runners.

Apr 7, 2025 · This track is part of the Mingha - Deception Route in Arthur's Pass National Park. This section takes you from Greyneys Shelter to Goat Pass Hut. It's a challenging tramp suitable for experienced and well-equipped trampers only. You will be rewarded with 360 views of …

For parties in the summer with time in hand at Goat Pass, the 500 m climb to Lake Mavis is worthwhile. Climb the steep tussock and scree on the spur running east from Goat Pass, then follow the cairned ridge route – perhaps the easiest access to a high-level lake in the park. This area is subject to avalanche activity during the winter.

This track is located Arthur's National Park and takes you from Goat Pass Hut to Lake Mavis. It's a challenging walk recommended for experienced and well-equipped trampers only. Please not that fees are required to stay at the hut.

Jun 20, 2023 · The route between Upper Deception Hut and Goat Pass Hut was quite rocky and slow-going. But once we reached Goat Pass Hut, we were greeted by a boardwalk that stretched across most of the Goat Pass. It was a welcome change and allowed us to pick up the pace.

Our top picks for Arthur's Pass: 1. Backpack to the Waimak Falls Hut, 2. Backpack to Lake Mavis, 3. Hike to Devils Punchbowl Falls, Arthur's Pass, 4. Hike up Avalanche Peak and more.