The Gap is not easy to reach, but the views from it are spectacular. Photo: Peter Christensen

The Gap, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

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The Gap is a large ‘missing tooth’ in the Torlesse Range. The rectangular incision in the ridgeline can be spotted from the Port Hills in Christchurch and when standing, dwarfed inside it, the views are spectacular.

By Anna Christensen The track begins at Porters Pass car park and climbs steeply through scattered tussock up the rounded Foggy Peak Ridge.  Foggy Peak is a popular short walk and navigation is easy along a well-worn track. Even so, don’t deviate too far off the ridgeline which is the most straightforward route up.  After […]
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