Matukituki to Dart (Cascade Saddle) and Rees 
A great tramp from the Matukituki Valley over the Cascade Saddle to the Dart Valley, and then over
the Rees Saddle to the Rees Valley.
The crossing of Cascade Saddle should only be attempted in good conditions --- the climb
from the Matukituki is steep, and can be treacherous with snow, and there are creek crossings
before reaching the Dart hut that can be difficult with rain and melting snow. MAP
|
Time |
Total |
Refs |
Comments |
| Car Park to Aspiring Hut |
2 hours |
2 hours |
MN p.88 |
Farm road |
| Aspiring Hut to Dart Hut |
10.5 hours |
12.5 hours |
MN p.93 |
Steep track/marked route |
| Dart hut to Shelter Rock hut |
5 hours |
17.5 hours |
MN p.49 |
Good track (sometimes snowy) |
| Shelter Rock hut to Muddy creek |
6 hours |
23.5 hours |
MN p.55 |
Good track, boggy in places |
| MN = Moir's Guide North (2013) (available from DOC). |
| Blue text and thumbnails are links |
