Though not on the short list of Great Walks, Rees-Dart is epic.
One of the tougher major hikes in our #1 hiking destination worldwide.
travel2walk was there January 2020.
The Rees-Dart Track … mainly follows the Rees River drainage and the Dart River drainage circling Mount Earnslaw and the Forbes Mountains.
An optional side trip during the hike is to visit the Dart Glacier or further to Cascade Saddle. Being the major highlight of our hike, I consider this side trip as part of the hike. …
- distance: 53.7 miles (86.5 km)
- elevation change: 10,850 ft (3,307 m) ascent & 11,240 ft (3,426 m) descent
- time: 5 days (24:59 hours moving)
There are 3 different DOC operated huts located along the Rees-Dart Track …
… NZD$15 per night per person (DOC).
The huts had running water, bathrooms, mattress, and a stove for heating. However we carried our own stove, gas, and sleeping bags. …
If interested, read their detailed trip report:
New Zealand – Rees-Dart Track, January 2020
If still keen, best watch the video. There are some challenges.
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Stunning views!