Choosing a track? poster (PDF, 950K)
Choose the type of track that most suits the skills and abilities of your party. There are six categories:
Easy walking for up to an hour for people of all abilities.
Easy walking for up to an hour for most fitness levels.
Gentle walking from a few minutes to a day.
Well graded and defined for comfortable day or multi-day walking.
Challenging day or multi-day tramping.
Challenging multi-day tramping.
Planning a trip in the backcountry? (PDF, 415K)
Mountain safety council website
www.beacons.org.nz
Backcountry avalanche advisory website
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.