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Parent Track
Red Hills Route
Walking and tramping
The Red Hills Route is a challenging backcountry adventure from Mid Wairoa Hut by the Wairoa River to Red Hills Hut. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Key facts
Difficulty
Advanced | Expert
Walking and tramping
Duration: 3 days one way
Dogs
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Regions
Tasman Region
Marlborough Region
Marlborough Region
Sections
7
Location
Located in Nelson Lakes National Park
Sections preview
| Section | Type | Duration / Length |
|---|---|---|
| Porters Hut To Left Branch Motueka River | Route | |
| Porters Hut To R. Branch Motueka River | Route | |
| L. Wairoa Road End To Barrys Flat | Tramping track | Multi-night |
| Mt Ellis Bushline To Top Wairoa Hut | Route | |
| Mt Ellis Bushline To Left Branch Mot Riv | Route | |
| Red Hills Track - Carpark/Rb Mot River | Route | |
| Mid Wairoa Hut To Top Wairoa Hut | Tramping track |
Check the official DOC source for current conditions, access, closures, and track status before setting out.