Lake Chalice
Name |
Lake Chalice |
Location |
Renwick |
Co-ordinates |
1628639 5398702 |
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Configuration |
Linear/Loop |
Distance |
20 km |
Status |
On-leash |
Grade |
Moderate-Difficult |
Access |
Take Northbank Road, off SH6 on north side of Wairau River, ca 2 km north of Renwick. After ca 24 km turn right, along Top Valley Road. Turn left onto Staircase Road and drive for 18 km, over Staircase Saddle to Chalice Car Park. DoC permit required; contact Renwick DoC office. |
Description |
A short (2.5 km) there-and-back walk to Lake Chalice Hut; an interesting, but in places moderately challenging, loop walk around Lake Chalice (ca. 6.5 km); or a series of longer and tougher walks up the slopes of Old Man or onto the summit of Mount Patriarch. |
Connecting tracks |
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Further information |