Rees-Dart Track
New Zealand · Oceania · Hut-to-hut · score 67/100
At a glance
| Countries | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | South Island (Mt Aspiring NP) |
| Type | Hut-to-hut |
| Length | 80 km |
| Typical duration | 4-5 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 1471 m |
| Best season | Dec-Apr |
| Start | Muddy Creek (Rees valley, Glenorchy) |
| End | Chinamans Bluff (Dart valley) |
| Permit / guide | DOC huts (tickets/pass); no booking system |
| Special gear | full alpine kit; river-crossing skills |
Score
67/100
Serious glacier-valley circuit in Mount Aspiring country with Cascade Saddle option
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Rees Saddle 1,471 m; ~80 km
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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