Washouts restrict access to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park huts

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An Alpine Recreation guide near some of the washed out route to Ball Pass. Photo: Alpine Recreation
Access to the upper Tasman and Hooker Valleys has become more difficult following last week’s heavy rain. The two valleys, within Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, have been badly affected by flooding and slips, making access to traditional routes to huts in the area more complex. Department of Conservation Aoraki/Mt Cook operations manager Sally Jones said […]
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