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Kelly Range – Styx River area

Located in the West Coast region

Introduction

This area provides opportunities for experienced trampers and hunters.

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Kelly Range – Styx River area

Walking and tramping

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The Arahura and Styx valleys are popular areas for tramping and hunting. The main access in both valleys is via benched formations constructed during the early gold mining days.
Duration:2–4 days
Difficulty:Advanced
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This route takes you from the open east-coast river flats over a rugged, untracked alpine pass into the rainforest of the Taipo River.
Duration:3 - 4 days
Difficulty:Expert
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The Taipo Valley is often travelled as part of a popular route from the Waimakariri River via Harman Pass. This guide describes the route from SH73 to Harman Pass only.
Duration:2 days
Difficulty:Expert