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St James Walkway

New Zealand · Oceania · Hut-to-hut · score 57/100

At a glance

CountriesNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
RegionCanterbury (St James Conservation Area)
TypeHut-to-hut
Length66 km
Typical duration5 days
Difficulty2/5 (Easy-moderate)
Max altitude1140 m
Best seasonNov-Apr
StartLewis Pass
EndBoyle Village
Permit / guideDOC huts (tickets/pass); no booking system
Special gearstandard tramping kit

Score

57/100
Scenery
22/35
Fame
9/25
Uniqueness
11/20
Logistics
15/20

Easy-graded subalpine walkway through open beech and tussock on the Lewis Pass

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

66 km; max altitude approximate (Anne Saddle ~1,140 m)

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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