Thread: The Nelson Alpine route

Went to Slaty hut and Old Man hut about 10 years ago, spectacular scenery by NI standards so I would vote worth it just for that. But being from the area, you may find it all a bit same same.
As stated, it was 10 years ago, so my info may be out of date, but there was lots of goats from Slaty to Old man hut and all down the Old man hut route.


As an aside, the landslide area that created the dam for Lake Chalice was an interesting spot.

There is a steady stream of TA hikers this time of years. I would think you’d have to get well off the main TA route to see much.

Originally Posted by Moutere

There is a steady stream of TA hikers this time of years. I would think you’d have to get well off the main TA route to see much.

I camped above the Waiau river downstream of Malings pass two nights ago, and there were quite a few deer about on the flats, both evening and more so morning (a mob of 6 donks heading back to the scrub @400m). Passed 8 TA walkers and some MTBers on the way out.

Originally Posted by XR500

I camped above the Waiau river downstream of Malings pass two nights ago, and there were quite a few deer about on the flats, both evening and more so morning (a mob of 6 donks heading back to the scrub @400m). Passed 8 TA walkers and some MTBers on the way out.

That’s no where near Starveall or the Rintoul tops. They’re lucky to be 400m across in most places.