Looking down on the scree slope used to reach Jordan Stream. Photo: Euan Brook

Bealey Spur – Waimakariri Valley Loop, Arthur’s Pass National Park

April 2021

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An adventurous one or two day hike exploring alpine tarns along the Black Range. By Euan Brook

Starting at the Bealey Spur car park, this route heads up the well-formed DOC track gaining 600m, passing through beech forest and tussock swamp to reach Bealey Spur Hut after two hours. From the hut, it’s mixed tussock and beech forest, following the obvious route, and climbing a further 300m onto the ridge to reach […]
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