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Cascade Saddle Route - Matukituki

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A bit of lunging along the Cascade Saddle Track

Andreas Beeker

A bit of lunging along the Cascade Saddle Track

Andreas Beeker

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Incredible views

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Incredible views

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Cascade Saddle Route

Time: 2 days, Distance: Approx. 60 km

The Cascade Saddle is a challenging alpine route suitable for fit walkers over the warmer summer months.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.5064535834866

168.729107284546

Latitude
-44.5064535834866
Longitude
168.729107284546
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

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

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Track Difficulty

  • Hard walk Hard walk

Track Difficulty

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

Hard walk

Hard 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

  • 20km and Beyond

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

20km and Beyond

DOC Track Category

  • Route Route

DOC Track Category

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

Route

Route

Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track unformed and natural, rough, muddy or very steep. Suitable for people with above average fitness. High level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Complete self sufficiency required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Sturdy tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Accommodation

  • Hut/Cabin Hut/Cabin

Track Accommodation

What type of accommodation is available on this walking track?

Hut/Cabin

Hut/Cabin

At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.

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

    • Beautiful sight at the top.
    • Huge mountains, glaciers, valleys...enormous!!
    • Six hour track one way.
    • Beautiful, really steep.
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  • 5.0/5

    Awesome glaciers, great views - especially from the Cascade Saddle (one of my favourite places in New Zealand!).

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Florian Baum's avatar

    Florian Baum

  • 5.0/5

    A lot of variation, fantastic views from the saddle, not too crowded.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Regina Baum's avatar

    Regina Baum

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful sight at the top.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    IRELAND
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    Sarah Jane O'Reilly

  • 5.0/5

    Absolutely must do this if you're doing the Dart Rees.

    The view is incredible and it's not all that challenging to get there. The Pylon is a good bit further but also worth doing if you've got the time

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    NEW ZEALAND
    Alex's avatar

    Alex

  • 5.0/5

    Six hour track one way.

    Very steep (dangerous if wet!!), but worth it. Especially if you go up to see the sunset, camp and see the sunrise on top of Mt Pylon. Perfect track if you are looking for some Edelweiss.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    GERMANY
    Tobias Sowade's avatar

    Tobias Sowade

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful, really steep.

    Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012

    FRANCE
    Martin Guillaume's avatar

    Martin Guillaume

  • 4.5/5

    Huge mountains, glaciers, valleys...enormous!!

    Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

    SPAIN
    Boi Sagarra's avatar

    Boi Sagarra

  • 5.0/5

    Not very easy but worth the climb, the view is breathtaking.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    ISRAEL
    Carmel's avatar

    Carmel

  • 5.0/5

    Spectacular scenery, so the steep and hard climb (1300m) is well rewarded!

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in March 2009

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    familytravellers