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Trampers descend Mt Arthur. Photo: Pat Barrett

Mt Arthur, Kahurangi National Park

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Kahurangi’s second highest and most accessible summit is not to be missed. There are staggering views from the peak, and a fascinating karst landscape to walk through. It is one of the best day or overnight trips in the upper South Island.

At almost 1000m, the Flora car park provides the advantage to climbing Mt Arthur in a day. If you fancy an overnight trip, it’s possible to sleep in Mt Arthur Hut, which offers superb views over the Nelson region, or Flora Hut in the valley below. The nicely graded track sidles beneath Pt1262 to reach […]

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