Arthur's Pass Safari - Hiking New Zealand
27A Horotane Valley Rd,
Heathcote,
Christchurch
Day 1: Drive over Porters Pass into Canterbury’s High Country. Hike up the Cass River into Beech forest. Enjoy a lunch break at a forest clearing overlooking the valley. Climb to Cass Saddle and then descend slowly down Hamilton Creek across river flats to Hamilton Hut. Evening hike to Mirror Lake. 5-6 hours hiking
Day 2: Hike up the Harper River to West Harper Hut. Continue up the river and start climbing steadily to Lagoon Saddle, with its breath-taking views of Arthur’s Pass National Park and the Waimakariri catchment. Descend through forest right to the road end. Drive to Christchurch. 6-7 hours hiking