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St Arnaud, Nelson Region

Camping near St Arnaud

Information

Hope Saddle Lookout Walk

200 m return | 10 minutes return

This is a viewpoint over highest peaks of Nelson Lakes National Park

Walking Track

Access

25.4 km from Kohatu Junction and 13.3 km from Kawatiri Junction on SH6, the lookout is signposted at the top of the hill. There’s a parking area with picnic benches and a toilet. Kt can be tricky turning large camper vans around here.

Track

The track is evenly formed with a slight incline to the geodetic triangulation marker and lookout.

Polynesian History

Maori travelled close to the present route of the highway on their journeys between the West Coast/Tai Poutini and Nelson. The Buller River was stuffed with eels and forest resources allowed for passage without hunger. This was one of the main Ara, or pathways for transportation of greenstone between source and population.

European History

Following discovery of gold at Lyell in the 1860s, much excitement ensued and new emphasis was placed on the need to establish a route between the West Coast and Nelson. Dave Clark found this route in 1863 despite the dense forest and steep country. Bureaucratic holdups meant the cart track was only started in the early 1870s.
From the late 1870s the Newman brothers from Spring Grove started a mail run over the saddle, negotiating fallen trees, mud, swollen fords and heavy rains. They also took passengers on the thrilling journey.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Nelson/Tasman

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ St Arnaud

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.6275053806679

172.719590568542

Latitude
-41.6275053806679
Longitude
172.719590568542

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	Up to 500m Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m
Track Duration	Up to 10 minutes Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? Up to 10 minutes
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Track Accommodation	Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.