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Bowen Bush Walk

Aoraki/Mount / Mt Cook Village

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Bowen Bush is a great introduction to Alpine flora

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Bowen Bush Walk

150 m return | 10 minutes return

This easy forest walk begins across the road from Alpine Guides. The loop track wanders through totara and celery pine forest and has an alternative exit or entry towards Glencoe Lodge.

The easiest stroll around Mount Cook Village. Definite highlight is the push button bird song calls in the forest.

Walking Track

Access

The walk starts from the public shelter near the petrol pumps on Bowen Drive.

Track

There’s a few steps as you negotiate the interior of the mountain toatoa and totara forest. The walk can be linked with the Governors Bush Walk.

Flora

This is one of the few areas to still have intact forest.

Fauna

Since it’s tricky to get to know New Zealand bird calls (you have to hear the call AND see the bird AND identify the bird), DoC have made it really easy. Push the button next to the bird to hear their call. A few technical problems every now and then, but the only place in NZ where this feature is on offer.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Canterbury

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-43.7366106605548

170.099498257116

Latitude
-43.7366106605548
Longitude
170.099498257116
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 10 to 30mins 10 to 30mins

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

10 to 30mins

10 to 30mins

10 minutes return

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • From 500m to 1km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

From 500m to 1km

DOC Track Category

  • Easy access short walk Easy access short walk

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Easy access short walk

Easy access short walk

Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

    • Easy walk, really nice views.
    • Not really a special.
    • Nice and pleasant walk
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  • 3.5/5

    Nice small walk with nice views, mountains look impressive.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    FINLAND
    Jari Kahelin's avatar

    Jari Kahelin

  • 4.5/5

    Easy walk, really nice views.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    Ina Daubenbuechel's avatar

    Ina Daubenbuechel

  • 3.0/5

    Not really a special.

    I think other ples like the Catlins are more beautiful for tramping.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
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    vanijzendoor

  • 4.5/5

    A short scenic walk to view new Zealand's largest mountain.

    Absolutely breathtaking.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Becky's avatar

    Becky

  • 3.5/5

    Nice and pleasant walk

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in March 2009

    GERMANY
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    EricS