Castle Rock Hut overnighter
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05
Changing the original Mt Riley/Mt Sunday trip to a completely different trip, due to the ongoing closure of Northbank and Onamalututu Roads.
An overnight trip from Marahau to Castle Rock Hut in Abel Tasman National Park.
On Saturday we will head up to Castle Rock Hut via Holyoake Clearing on the Inland Track. 15.1km, 5hr30 (DOC time). 730m climb. A steady climb with some steep sections through regenerating native bush, with some nice views back to the coast. Opportunity to visit the Castle Rocks lookout 20 minutes from the hut. 8 bunk hut with plenty of space for camping.
On Sunday we have an option to do a longer loop, taking the track down to Akersten Bay and following the Coastal Track back to Marahau. I expect this will take a good 8 hours. An alternative is to return the way we came, or even have a group doing each depending on numbers and group make-up.
Another alternative, if we have sufficient numbers and a second leader, is to do a crossover through trip to Canaan Downs, with one group starting at Marahau and the other at Canaan Downs carpark, meeting in the middle at Castle Rock Hut for the night and doing a key swap. Let me know if you would be interested in this when you sign up.
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