Thread: Old man range above Alexandra

Any one got any info on the above using Symes Rd at Fruitlands, going to be in Alex from probably Friday this week and want to get out for a hunt will be there I think until next Tuesday possibly Wednesday.

We’ve been up there several times as missus into botanising. Great track up Symes Rd to obelisk, tho I had to bulldoze thru snow once. We’ve struck freezing weather in January. Track towards Waikaia Bush road needs two vehicles imo as pretty rutted in places. We once met a group of hunters using quads. They had one red and three chamois. Some of the side tracks are covered with plenty of shattered rock - beastly on tyres.

I would possibly go as far as the obelisk then walk at this point I'm thinking. Meant to do it last November but got sick when there then.

The ground up there holds a lot of water and boggy patches on the tracks should not be taken lightly, even in a decent spell of good weather. There are still patches of snow in shaded corners. January/February is better for driving. Small mobs of Reds can be encountered but probably better hunting on the lower slopes near the farmland. It is big country and some fitness is required to cover the distances on foot.

Thanks gundoc just the sort of local knowledge that can help with decision making.

hey if the weathers not good for a hunt im always up for a visit and a coffee or a beer . im in clyde 02724491512 cheers john

Thanks John just arrived and here 6 nights probably will see what happens.

Any DOC land between Alex and Little Valley, or is that still Matangi stn??