Harper River Track
The Harper River Track is a well maintained 4X4 track on Glenthorne Station. It requires permission and has a small cost attached but it is nice run with great scenery. The terrain is a basic gravel 4X4 track with half a dozen small stream crossings.
Photo preview
The photos below take you from the start of the track up to the accommodation area
The locked gate that requires a key from Glenthorne Station
The track starts off on a wide gravel road
One of the 1/2 dozen small stream crossings
Great views all the way up
After approximately 8.5km you will reach an accommodation area which is available at really good rates through Glenthorne Station
A little further up and you will come across Fitzwilliam Hut, a private Glenthorne Station hut
Vehicle and Track Information
- Access period
- Normally open all year
- Access Permission
- This track is on Glenthorne Station and requires permission :Station name: Glenthorne Station Phone: 03 318 5818Website: www.glenthorne.co.nz
- Access Cost
- $20 for a 4X4 $10 for a motorbike
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Terrain
- Well maintained 4X4 track with half a dozen small stream crossings
- Distance
- 8.44 km
- Timeframe
- Actual riding time one way approximately 15 minutes to 25 minutes depending on riding style
GPS - GPX File Downloads
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Camping and General Facilities
- Camping
- Permitted if you have paid for gate access. If the accommodation at the Retreat is booked you may be asked to cross the Avoca River and camp up there
- Toilet facilities
- There are no toilets along this track
- Rubbish disposal
- Not serviced for rubbish, please take ALL rubbish with you on departure
Cautions and Safety Information
- Weather cautions
- The weather can turn very quickly in this area. Both night time and daytime temperatures can plummet without warning, make sure you are well prepared with the correct gear. Snow is often a regular occurrence in winter
- Weather report
- Weather report
- Sandflies
- Sandflies can be present in medium numbers, insect repellent is recommended
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