- Gillespie Pass Circuit: Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago region
All river crossings on this Circuit are challenging Multiple fatalities have occurred in rivers on this track in recent years Be aware rivers can become impassable after rain Tents should be carried The circuit is not recommended during winter months due to snow, ice and avalanche risk
- Gillespie Pass, Wilkin Valley Tracks - Department of Conservation
The 56-km Gillespie Pass Circuit Track is an excellent 3–4 day circuit, with spectacular mountain scenery, alpine vegetation, and river valleys filled with silver beech tawhai
- Wilkin Valley tracks: Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago region
These tracks follow the upper reaches of the Wilkin Valley and can be treated as a separate tramping trip or connect with, say, the Gillespie Circuit It can also lead to a route to the Matukituki Valley
- Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse:Mount Aspiring National Park . . .
This route crosses Rabbit Pass to connect with the East branch of the Matukituki River It is suitable for experienced alpine trampers Only attempt in good conditions – even then extreme care is required
- Mount Aspiring National Park: Places to go in Otago
Mount Aspiring National Park is a wonderful mixture of remote wilderness, high mountains and beautiful river valleys It is a walker's paradise and a must for mountaineers
- Young River Link Track - Department of Conservation
An extension of the very popular Blue Pools Walk and connects with the Young River It's also an alternative, high river route to the start of the Gillespie Pass Circuit
- Kerin Forks Hut: Mount Aspiring National Park: Otago region
These tracks follow the upper reaches of the Wilkin Valley and can be treated as a separate tramping trip or connect with, say, the Gillespie Circuit It can also lead to a route to the Matukituki Valley
- Be avalanche alert in Wakatipu, Wānaka and Central Otago
Many other tracks (eg, Rees Dart, Greenstone, West Matukituki Valley, Cascade Saddle and Gillespies Pass) have avalanche paths that reach the valleys This activity can occur in the winter, spring and early summer
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