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Lake Sylvester Walk

Cobb Valley

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Lake Sylvester Walk

Time: 4 hrs return. Distance 10km.

Zig zag up from Lake Cobb to the stunning vista at Lake Sylvester Hut. Then it's another 15 minute walk to Lake Sylvester itself. It's accessible alpine goodness for the adventurous family or those looking for a short-ish walk that gives great vista rewards.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Nelson/Tasman

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.1045471338659

172.68341293335

Latitude
-41.1045471338659
Longitude
172.68341293335
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

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

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

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

Moderate walk

Moderate 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

  • 10km to 20km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

10km to 20km

DOC Track Category

  • Tramping track Tramping track

DOC Track Category

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

Tramping track

Tramping track

Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. 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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    • Highly enjoyable tramp.
    • Beautiful view and no people at all.
    • Good track and nice view.
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  • 3.5/5

    Lake is wonderful with the mountains in the background.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    FRANCE
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    Romain Richardot

  • 5.0/5

    Good track and nice view.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    FRANCE
    Clavel's avatar

    Clavel

  • 3.5/5

    Very pretty area but I wish the trail had a bigger parking lot!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    UNITED STATES
    John Hamilton's avatar

    John Hamilton

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful view and no people at all.

    Sylvester Hut is very beautiful as well.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    CZECH REPUBLIC
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    Jitka and Matej

  • 4.5/5

    Highly enjoyable tramp.

    I would recommend it to anyone.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    NEW ZEALAND
    Simon Cassie's avatar

    Simon Cassie

  • 4.0/5

    Good trip for a few hours, you can stay at Sylvester Hut near Glacier Lake.

    Unfortunately we had bad weather. But still nice!

    Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Pavel Prasivka's avatar

    Pavel Prasivka

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful part of Kahurangi National Park from the famous Heaphy Track - less people!!

    Lots of one day or more day tracks around Cobb reservoir, very narrow route to this place. A lot of huts!

    Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

    CZECH REPUBLIC
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    Darina Kvasnicova