(Photo – S Murray) Murray) S – (Photo Lookout Peninsula Monowai Lake from Monowai Lake

World Heritage Area Heritage World

South West New Zealand Zealand New West South

Te Wähipounamu – – Wähipounamu Te

spectacular landscapes and views in all seasons. all in views and landscapes spectacular

This area is a favourite for photographers, with its clear skies, skies, clear its with photographers, for favourite a is area This

Photography Photography maintain the power line. power the maintain

accommodation complex, and the Borland Road is still used to to used still is Road Borland the and complex, accommodation

from the Grebe River Bridge on the Borland Road. Borland the on Bridge River Grebe the from

extensively redeveloped into the Borland Lodge education and and education Lodge Borland the into redeveloped extensively

into Lake Manapouri. It is graded III + and can be accessed accessed be can and + III graded is It Manapouri. Lake into

Arm Power Station began. Today the workers' camp has been been has camp workers' the Today began. Station Power Arm

be found in the fi nal 3 – 4 kms of the Grebe River, which fl ows ows fl which River, Grebe the of kms 4 – 3 nal fi the in found be

and electricity line through the remote mountains to the West West the to mountains remote the through line electricity and

A challenging white water run for experienced kayakers can can kayakers experienced for run water white challenging A

In 1963 a workers camp was erected and construction of a road road a of construction and erected was camp workers a 1963 In

Kayaking

stations which opened in 1925. 1925. in opened which stations

especially during the winter period. winter the during especially

It also powers one of the South Islands oldest hydroelectric hydroelectric oldest Islands South the of one powers also It

the Borland Road. Borland the spectacular viewing for astronomers, astronomers, for viewing spectacular

Lake Monowai is popular for fi shing, kayaking and boating. boating. and kayaking shing, fi for popular is Monowai Lake

the park and hunting is not permitted within 500 metres of of metres 500 within permitted not is hunting and park the

away from city lights, can enable some some enable can lights, city from away waterways.

z. Dogs are not allowed in in allowed not are Dogs z. www.doc.govt.n at online obtained kakapo and fi shing for eels. for shing fi and kakapo The clear night skies, which are well well are which skies, night clear The when moving between, between, moving when

before entering, and and entering, before

Fiordland National Park. A permit to hunt in the park can be be can park the in hunt to permit A Park. National Fiordland frequented it on food-gathering expeditions, hunting moa and and moa hunting expeditions, food-gathering on it frequented

Astronomy

CLEAN, DRY all items items all DRY CLEAN,

Red deer are found in low to moderate numbers throughout throughout numbers moderate to low in found are deer Red

This area was very important to the indigenous Māori, who who Māori, indigenous the to important very was area This

Remember to CHECK, CHECK, to Remember

. Fish and Game New Zealand o ce o Zealand New Game and Fish

Hunting Cultural History and Historic Heritage Historic and History Cultural freshwater pests. freshwater

approved sports or fi shing retailer or a a or retailer shing fi or sports approved didymo and other other and didymo

Grebe Valley fl oor and the south arm of Lake Manapouri. Lake of arm south the and oor fl Valley Grebe Stop the spread of of spread the Stop licence which can be obtained from any any from obtained be can which licence

are not permitted in Fiordland National Park. National Fiordland in permitted not are

CHECK, CLEAN, DRY CLEAN, CHECK, after which it begins a very steep and narrow descent to the the to descent narrow and steep very a begins it which after Anglers must have a current fi shing shing fi current a have must Anglers

inquisitive creatures while out exploring. Please note that pets pets that note Please exploring. out while creatures inquisitive

the saddle the road winds down to the Grebe Valley lookout, lookout, Valley Grebe the to down winds road the saddle the

tributary rivers. rivers. tributary

the wider Borland area you can expect to encounter some some encounter to expect can you area Borland wider the

there is a parking area and spectacular mountain views. From From views. mountain spectacular and area parking a is there

November – 31 May season for all their their all for season May 31 – November

and hydroelectric history. With more than 45 bird species in in species bird 45 than more With history. hydroelectric and

From the gate, the road climbs to the Borland Saddle where where Saddle Borland the to climbs road the gate, the From

Manapouri, however there is a 1 1 a is there however Manapouri,

of Southland is known for its remote mountainous beauty beauty mountainous remote its for known is Southland of

along the road. road. the along year round on Lakes Monowai and and Monowai Lakes on round year

West New Zealand New West – World Heritage area. This special part part special This area. Heritage World –

station, cell phone coverage or access to emergency services services emergency to access or coverage phone cell station, Fly or spin angling is permitted all all permitted is angling spin or Fly

South South part of Fiordland National Park and Te Wāhipounamu – – Wāhipounamu Te and Park National Fiordland of part

trailers. Vehicles are not allowed o the road. There is no fuel fuel no is There road. the o allowed not are Vehicles trailers.

Angling Angling

Lake Monowai, the Borland Road and surrounding forests, are are forests, surrounding and Road Borland the Monowai, Lake

only and is NOT suitable for campervans, caravans or or caravans campervans, for suitable NOT is and only

Natural Environment Natural

Borland Road is recommended for four wheel drive vehicles vehicles drive wheel four for recommended is Road Borland Activities

conditions before using the road – telephone 03 211 2400.The 2400.The 211 03 telephone – road the using before conditions

Lookout points along the road provide stunning views of the area. area. the of views stunning provide road the along points Lookout

Department of Conservation in Invercargill for current road road current for Invercargill in Conservation of Department z www.borlandlodge.co.n visit or 5464 225 03 telephone manager,

Saddle and further on to the Grebe Valley and Lake Manapouri. Manapouri. Lake and Valley Grebe the to on further and Saddle

locked when road conditions are unsafe. Please contact the the contact Please unsafe. are conditions road when locked for individuals, families and groups. To book, contact the lodge lodge the contact book, To groups. and families individuals, for

National Park, passing through beech forest to the Borland Borland the to forest beech through passing Park, National

The Borland Road access gate just past Borland Lodge is is Lodge Borland past just gate access Road Borland The Education Trust. The lodge provides self-catering accommodation accommodation self-catering provides lodge The Trust. Education

mountain bikers and other recreational users of Fiordland Fiordland of users recreational other and bikers mountain

Borland Lodge is operated by the Borland Lodge Adventure and and Adventure Lodge Borland the by operated is Lodge Borland of Lake Manapouri . Manapouri Lake of

The Borland Road provides access to trampers, hunters, hunters, trampers, to access provides Road Borland The

kilometre return trip from Borland Lodge to the South Arm Arm South the to Lodge Borland from trip return kilometre

Borland Lodge Borland

with both brown and rainbow trout prevalent in the lake. lake. the in prevalent trout rainbow and brown both with The mountainous, unsealed Borland Road a stunning 90 90 stunning a Road Borland unsealed mountainous, The

Beautiful Lake Monowai is known for its fi shing opportunities, opportunities, shing fi its for known is Monowai Lake Beautiful

Driving the Borland Road Road Borland the Driving

Lodge and Borland Road. Borland and Lodge

the Borland area by boat, bike, 4WD or foot. foot. or 4WD bike, boat, by area Borland the

with the left road going to Lake Monowai and the right to Borland Borland to right the and Monowai Lake to going road left the with

stumps around the shoreline. the around stumps

Explore the dramatic beauty and history of Lake Monowai and and Monowai Lake of history and beauty dramatic the Explore

Manapouri onto Lake Monowai Road. After 10km the road splits, splits, road the 10km After Road. Monowai Lake onto Manapouri on Lake Monowai. Take care, as there are submerged tree tree submerged are there as care, Take Monowai. Lake on

Valley

Turn o the Southern Scenic Route between Clifden and and Clifden between Route Scenic Southern the o Turn Motorised boat and kayaking opportunities are available available are opportunities kayaking and boat Motorised

Access Grebe the and Borland Monowai, Lake Boating Boating

Huts, Campsites and Fees Safety Information For information about current hut and campsite prices, visit Your safety is your responsibility. Weather and track conditions Lake Monowai, the DOC website – www.doc.govt.nz can change rapidly in this area, with strong winds, hail, snow and heavy rain possible at any time of the year. Well formed tracks FACILITY BUNKS FEES can turn to deep mud and unbridged river crossings can become Borland and the Monowai Hut 12 Standard dangerous. Rodger Inlet Hut 6 Standard Trampers are advised to consult the DOC publication Planning a Grebe Valley trip in the backcountry? and the Mountain Safety Council’s Going Green Lake Hut 12 Standard Bush? and Outdoor Safety Code before heading into this area. Borland Bivvy 2 Basic The Topo50 series map covering North Borland Hut 2 Basic this area is CE07, Lake Monowai, available for purchase at a DOC Eel Creek Hut 2 Basic o ce or at most tramping retail Clark Hut 4 Basic stores.

Historic Clark Hut 4 Basic Further Information Lake Manapouri South Arm campsite Basic For further information contact the following Department of Lake Monowai campsite Basic Conservation o ces: Murihiku Area O ce Standard hut – wood fi re provided, water supply, pit toilets, CUE on Don, 33 Don Street, Invercargill no cooking facilities. Charges apply. Tel: (03) 211 2400 Email: [email protected] Basic hut/bivvy – basic shelter with very limited facilities. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Water supply and pit toilets. No Charge. Lake Front Drive, Te Anau, Basic campsite – very limited facilities so you need to be fully Tel: (03) 249 7924 Email: fi [email protected] self-su cient. Basic toilets and water supply. No charge. Website: www.doc.govt.nz

Cover – Green Lake Hut (Photo – S Murray)

Published by Department of Conservation Southland Conservancy, PO Box 743 Invercargill, New Zealand The track to Island Lake passes through low lying areas of tussocks and January 2012 beech forest (Photo – M Oster)

(Photo – S Murray) Murray) S – (Photo Lookout Peninsula Monowai Lake from Monowai Lake

World Heritage Area Heritage World

South West New Zealand Zealand New West South

Te Wähipounamu – – Wähipounamu Te

spectacular landscapes and views in all seasons. all in views and landscapes spectacular

This area is a favourite for photographers, with its clear skies, skies, clear its with photographers, for favourite a is area This

Photography Photography maintain the power line. power the maintain

accommodation complex, and the Borland Road is still used to to used still is Road Borland the and complex, accommodation

from the Grebe River Bridge on the Borland Road. Borland the on Bridge River Grebe the from

extensively redeveloped into the Borland Lodge education and and education Lodge Borland the into redeveloped extensively

into Lake Manapouri. It is graded III + and can be accessed accessed be can and + III graded is It Manapouri. Lake into

Arm Power Station began. Today the workers' camp has been been has camp workers' the Today began. Station Power Arm

be found in the fi nal 3 – 4 kms of the Grebe River, which fl ows ows fl which River, Grebe the of kms 4 – 3 nal fi the in found be

and electricity line through the remote mountains to the West West the to mountains remote the through line electricity and

A challenging white water run for experienced kayakers can can kayakers experienced for run water white challenging A

In 1963 a workers camp was erected and construction of a road road a of construction and erected was camp workers a 1963 In

Kayaking

stations which opened in 1925. 1925. in opened which stations

especially during the winter period. winter the during especially

It also powers one of the South Islands oldest hydroelectric hydroelectric oldest Islands South the of one powers also It

the Borland Road. Borland the spectacular viewing for astronomers, astronomers, for viewing spectacular

Lake Monowai is popular for fi shing, kayaking and boating. boating. and kayaking shing, fi for popular is Monowai Lake

the park and hunting is not permitted within 500 metres of of metres 500 within permitted not is hunting and park the

away from city lights, can enable some some enable can lights, city from away waterways.

z. Dogs are not allowed in in allowed not are Dogs z. www.doc.govt.n at online obtained kakapo and fi shing for eels. for shing fi and kakapo The clear night skies, which are well well are which skies, night clear The when moving between, between, moving when

before entering, and and entering, before

Fiordland National Park. A permit to hunt in the park can be be can park the in hunt to permit A Park. National Fiordland frequented it on food-gathering expeditions, hunting moa and and moa hunting expeditions, food-gathering on it frequented

Astronomy

CLEAN, DRY all items items all DRY CLEAN,

Red deer are found in low to moderate numbers throughout throughout numbers moderate to low in found are deer Red

This area was very important to the indigenous Māori, who who Māori, indigenous the to important very was area This

Remember to CHECK, CHECK, to Remember

. Fish and Game New Zealand o ce o Zealand New Game and Fish

Hunting Cultural History and Historic Heritage Historic and History Cultural freshwater pests. freshwater

approved sports or fi shing retailer or a a or retailer shing fi or sports approved didymo and other other and didymo

Grebe Valley fl oor and the south arm of Lake Manapouri. Lake of arm south the and oor fl Valley Grebe Stop the spread of of spread the Stop licence which can be obtained from any any from obtained be can which licence

are not permitted in Fiordland National Park. National Fiordland in permitted not are

CHECK, CLEAN, DRY CLEAN, CHECK, after which it begins a very steep and narrow descent to the the to descent narrow and steep very a begins it which after Anglers must have a current fi shing shing fi current a have must Anglers

inquisitive creatures while out exploring. Please note that pets pets that note Please exploring. out while creatures inquisitive

the saddle the road winds down to the Grebe Valley lookout, lookout, Valley Grebe the to down winds road the saddle the

tributary rivers. rivers. tributary

the wider Borland area you can expect to encounter some some encounter to expect can you area Borland wider the

there is a parking area and spectacular mountain views. From From views. mountain spectacular and area parking a is there

November – 31 May season for all their their all for season May 31 – November

and hydroelectric history. With more than 45 bird species in in species bird 45 than more With history. hydroelectric and

From the gate, the road climbs to the Borland Saddle where where Saddle Borland the to climbs road the gate, the From

Manapouri, however there is a 1 1 a is there however Manapouri,

of Southland is known for its remote mountainous beauty beauty mountainous remote its for known is Southland of

along the road. road. the along year round on Lakes Monowai and and Monowai Lakes on round year

West New Zealand New West – World Heritage area. This special part part special This area. Heritage World –

station, cell phone coverage or access to emergency services services emergency to access or coverage phone cell station, Fly or spin angling is permitted all all permitted is angling spin or Fly

South South part of Fiordland National Park and Te Wāhipounamu – – Wāhipounamu Te and Park National Fiordland of part

trailers. Vehicles are not allowed o the road. There is no fuel fuel no is There road. the o allowed not are Vehicles trailers.

Angling Angling

Lake Monowai, the Borland Road and surrounding forests, are are forests, surrounding and Road Borland the Monowai, Lake

only and is NOT suitable for campervans, caravans or or caravans campervans, for suitable NOT is and only

Natural Environment Natural

Borland Road is recommended for four wheel drive vehicles vehicles drive wheel four for recommended is Road Borland Activities

conditions before using the road – telephone 03 211 2400.The 2400.The 211 03 telephone – road the using before conditions

Lookout points along the road provide stunning views of the area. area. the of views stunning provide road the along points Lookout

Department of Conservation in Invercargill for current road road current for Invercargill in Conservation of Department z www.borlandlodge.co.n visit or 5464 225 03 telephone manager,

Saddle and further on to the Grebe Valley and Lake Manapouri. Manapouri. Lake and Valley Grebe the to on further and Saddle

locked when road conditions are unsafe. Please contact the the contact Please unsafe. are conditions road when locked for individuals, families and groups. To book, contact the lodge lodge the contact book, To groups. and families individuals, for

National Park, passing through beech forest to the Borland Borland the to forest beech through passing Park, National

The Borland Road access gate just past Borland Lodge is is Lodge Borland past just gate access Road Borland The Education Trust. The lodge provides self-catering accommodation accommodation self-catering provides lodge The Trust. Education

mountain bikers and other recreational users of Fiordland Fiordland of users recreational other and bikers mountain

Borland Lodge is operated by the Borland Lodge Adventure and and Adventure Lodge Borland the by operated is Lodge Borland of Lake Manapouri . Manapouri Lake of

The Borland Road provides access to trampers, hunters, hunters, trampers, to access provides Road Borland The

kilometre return trip from Borland Lodge to the South Arm Arm South the to Lodge Borland from trip return kilometre

Borland Lodge Borland

with both brown and rainbow trout prevalent in the lake. lake. the in prevalent trout rainbow and brown both with The mountainous, unsealed Borland Road a stunning 90 90 stunning a Road Borland unsealed mountainous, The

Beautiful Lake Monowai is known for its fi shing opportunities, opportunities, shing fi its for known is Monowai Lake Beautiful

Driving the Borland Road Road Borland the Driving

Lodge and Borland Road. Borland and Lodge

the Borland area by boat, bike, 4WD or foot. foot. or 4WD bike, boat, by area Borland the

with the left road going to Lake Monowai and the right to Borland Borland to right the and Monowai Lake to going road left the with

stumps around the shoreline. the around stumps

Explore the dramatic beauty and history of Lake Monowai and and Monowai Lake of history and beauty dramatic the Explore

Manapouri onto Lake Monowai Road. After 10km the road splits, splits, road the 10km After Road. Monowai Lake onto Manapouri on Lake Monowai. Take care, as there are submerged tree tree submerged are there as care, Take Monowai. Lake on

Valley

Turn o the Southern Scenic Route between Clifden and and Clifden between Route Scenic Southern the o Turn Motorised boat and kayaking opportunities are available available are opportunities kayaking and boat Motorised

Access Grebe the and Borland Monowai, Lake Boating Boating

Huts, Campsites and Fees Safety Information For information about current hut and campsite prices, visit Your safety is your responsibility. Weather and track conditions Lake Monowai, the DOC website – www.doc.govt.nz can change rapidly in this area, with strong winds, hail, snow and heavy rain possible at any time of the year. Well formed tracks FACILITY BUNKS FEES can turn to deep mud and unbridged river crossings can become Borland and the Monowai Hut 12 Standard dangerous. Rodger Inlet Hut 6 Standard Trampers are advised to consult the DOC publication Planning a Grebe Valley trip in the backcountry? and the Mountain Safety Council’s Going Green Lake Hut 12 Standard Bush? and Outdoor Safety Code before heading into this area. Borland Bivvy 2 Basic The Topo50 series map covering North Borland Hut 2 Basic this area is CE07, Lake Monowai, available for purchase at a DOC Eel Creek Hut 2 Basic o ce or at most tramping retail Clark Hut 4 Basic stores.

Historic Clark Hut 4 Basic Further Information Lake Manapouri South Arm campsite Basic For further information contact the following Department of Lake Monowai campsite Basic Conservation o ces: Murihiku Area O ce Standard hut – wood fi re provided, water supply, pit toilets, CUE on Don, 33 Don Street, Invercargill no cooking facilities. Charges apply. Tel: (03) 211 2400 Email: [email protected] Basic hut/bivvy – basic shelter with very limited facilities. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Water supply and pit toilets. No Charge. Lake Front Drive, Te Anau, Basic campsite – very limited facilities so you need to be fully Tel: (03) 249 7924 Email: fi [email protected] self-su cient. Basic toilets and water supply. No charge. Website: www.doc.govt.nz

Cover – Green Lake Hut (Photo – S Murray)

Published by Department of Conservation Southland Conservancy, PO Box 743 Invercargill, New Zealand The track to Island Lake passes through low lying areas of tussocks and January 2012 beech forest (Photo – M Oster) 10 Borland Lodge to North Borland Hut Short Walks Tramping Tracks 6 - 8 hr, 12km. Borland Nature Walk All tracks in this region can be wet, with mud and snow. Some can From Borland Nature Walk, cross the Borland Burn 1 be walked in reverse direction – boat transport may be required. 40 minutes return suspension bridge and follow the North Borland Track. The Times and distances are a guide only. track follows the Borland Burn terrace for 45 minutes to a Explore a small corner of Fiordland National Park adjacent large limestone Rock Bivy, which provides shelter and has a to Borland Lodge on this loop track. A self guiding brochure, 6 Borland Road to Monowai Hut pit toilet. available at the start of the track, gives an insight into forest Borland Road to Clark Hut – 5 hrs 10km life. Approximately 15 minutes from the Rock Bivy, cross the From the Borland Road, the track passes Borland Bivvy and low Middle Branch of the Borland Burn River. Extreme caution lying areas of tussock, past two small lakes and low beech covered 2 Burnt Ridge Track should be taken as the water levels can rise rapidly with saddles, to the junction with the track to Green Lake. Continuing heavy rain. 1.5 hrs, 3.8km past Island Lake, the track winds through tussock clearings and The track climbs steeply above a gorge to a clearing where Starting from the Borland Lodge grounds, this is an easy walk bush to Clark Hut. From here the historic Clark Hut can be reached Mt. Titiroa may be seen to the north east. Here the track through forest and scrub to the Lake Monowai car park. with a 30 minute walk through the swampy clearing. re-enters the bush and continues to a tussock and scrub Clark Hut to Monowai Hut – 4 hrs, 6.5km. 3 Lake Monowai Peninsula Lookout clearing. The North Borland Hut is located approximately 30 30 minutes return The track enters the bush edge and crosses the Grebe River, minutes into the clearing. climbing to a saddle, before descending gently to the Monowai From the road end at Lake Monowai, this pleasant walk makes There is no marked route out of the head of the valley but Hut on the northern shore of Lake Monowai. Boat transport across its way through mature beech forest to a rest area overlooking experienced trampers can cross from the North Borland the lake is required to return to the Lake Monowai car park. the lower reaches of the lake. Burn to the Garnock Burn and further to Manapouri. Borland Road to Lake Monowai Car Park South Borland Track to Borland Road 7 11 Eldrig Peak Route 4 (via Green Lake Track) Gate 3 hours 4 - 5 hr, 4km return Borland Road to Green Lake Hut – 3 hrs, 6.8km This track begins from the Borland Road, approximately six Sign posted from Borland Road, follow the main pylon access km from the access gate. It drops down from the road, past From the Borland Road, the track passes Borland Bivvy and low road to the end, where the track begins. A steep climb for impressive limestone cli s and through beech forest, before lying areas of tussock and small lakes and low beech covered approximately 2 km (1 ½ hours) follows a marked route to joining the Borland Nature Walk and the Borland Road access saddles. Turning o at the junction to Green Lake, the track climbs the open tussock tops. Snow poles mark the route onto the gate. a steep bush clad hill, before descending to the shores of Green slopes of Eldrig Peak. Lake. The Green Lake Hut is at the far end of the tussock covered 5 Mt. Burns Tarns shoreline. 45 min return, 1 km Green Lake Hut to Lake Monowai Car Park – 6hr, 11km This track leads from the Borland Saddle car park, through The track follows the lake shore before climbing to a saddle near the bush to the open tops of Mt Burns. The array of tarns and Mt Cuthbert, descending into the bush again to meet the track unique views are well worth the steep climb. Make sure you from Lake Monowai car park to Rodger Inlet. take suitable clothing as it can be very cold and wet. 8 Lake Monowai Car Park to Rodger Inlet Hut 6 hr, 10km TRACK CLASSIFICATIONS The track starts just before the Lake Monowai Road end, climbing Walking track - gentle walk from a few minutes to a day, suitable above the lake and descending to Walker River. Further on, the for people with low to moderate fi tness and abilities. track crosses an old river delta, before reaching the shores of Tramping track - challenging day or multi-day tramping. Rodger Inlet. The Rodger Inlet Hut is 20 minutes further on. Backcountry skills and experience required. Route - challenging day or multi-day tramping. Navigation, map 9 Rodger Inlet Bushline Route – 4 - 5 hr, 3.5 km reading skills and high level of backcountry experience required. From the Rodger Inlet Hut, a steep climb to the open tops is rewarded with great views of Lake Monowai and the mountains of southern Fiordland. The Grebe Valley (Photo – M Oster) �94 Mountain Biking 95 Borland Lodge to Borland Saddle West Arm � Lake Manapouri West Arm 30 km return Power Station South A gentle up hill ride from Borland Lodge leads to the Borland Arm Saddle (altitude 990m). Take in the spectacular mountain and Hope beech forest views, before enjoying the down hill ride back to Arm Manapouri the lodge. Take care as vehicles also use this road. ) ( Percy Saddle Borland Lodge to West Arm (Lake Manapouri)

via Percy Saddle – 140 km return r South Arm Campsite

Follow the length of the Borland Road over the Borland Saddle Rive and down through the Grebe Valley. Turn o over the Grebe Lake Rakatu River Bridge. The road changes to a marked route over the n

Percy Saddle, enabling adventurous cyclists to cross to the e Garnock Bur r West Arm Power Station. It is necessary to carry your bike for Greb ive R about an hour over this di cult section. Mt Titiroa If you do not wish to return by the same route, transport u between the power station and Manapouri township can be ia pre-arranged on the West Arm – Manapouri service, operated North Borland Hut Wa MANAPOUR by Real Journeys. N

ort

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10 Branch Florence Strea Middle CLIFDEN r Borland Saddle on the Borland Road (Photo – S Murray) Branch Rive Borland South Branc h Borland Saddle ROAD

Borland Bivvy BORLAND 11 4 ROAD ) ( 5 Mt Burns e Eldrig Peak Burn

Greb Gate 1 Monowai Borland Lodge MONO Island Green Lake r Lake LAKE WA ROAD 2 Rive I Historic Clark Hut Hut Green Blackmount 6 Lake 7 Monowai Clark Hut Mt Cuthbert River Walker Lake Monowai 3 Car Park & Campsite 8 O Monowai Hut Rodger I Inlet F Rodger Inlet Huts i Track Marked Route 9 Hut Campsite Boat LaunchToilets

Lake Monowa 05km Eel Creek Hut Background map by Geographx 10 Borland Lodge to North Borland Hut Short Walks Tramping Tracks 6 - 8 hr, 12km. Borland Nature Walk All tracks in this region can be wet, with mud and snow. Some can From Borland Nature Walk, cross the Borland Burn 1 be walked in reverse direction – boat transport may be required. 40 minutes return suspension bridge and follow the North Borland Track. The Times and distances are a guide only. track follows the Borland Burn terrace for 45 minutes to a Explore a small corner of Fiordland National Park adjacent large limestone Rock Bivy, which provides shelter and has a to Borland Lodge on this loop track. A self guiding brochure, 6 Borland Road to Monowai Hut pit toilet. available at the start of the track, gives an insight into forest Borland Road to Clark Hut – 5 hrs 10km life. Approximately 15 minutes from the Rock Bivy, cross the From the Borland Road, the track passes Borland Bivvy and low Middle Branch of the Borland Burn River. Extreme caution lying areas of tussock, past two small lakes and low beech covered 2 Burnt Ridge Track should be taken as the water levels can rise rapidly with saddles, to the junction with the track to Green Lake. Continuing heavy rain. 1.5 hrs, 3.8km past Island Lake, the track winds through tussock clearings and The track climbs steeply above a gorge to a clearing where Starting from the Borland Lodge grounds, this is an easy walk bush to Clark Hut. From here the historic Clark Hut can be reached Mt. Titiroa may be seen to the north east. Here the track through forest and scrub to the Lake Monowai car park. with a 30 minute walk through the swampy clearing. re-enters the bush and continues to a tussock and scrub Clark Hut to Monowai Hut – 4 hrs, 6.5km. 3 Lake Monowai Peninsula Lookout clearing. The North Borland Hut is located approximately 30 30 minutes return The track enters the bush edge and crosses the Grebe River, minutes into the clearing. climbing to a saddle, before descending gently to the Monowai From the road end at Lake Monowai, this pleasant walk makes There is no marked route out of the head of the valley but Hut on the northern shore of Lake Monowai. Boat transport across its way through mature beech forest to a rest area overlooking experienced trampers can cross from the North Borland the lake is required to return to the Lake Monowai car park. the lower reaches of the lake. Burn to the Garnock Burn and further to Manapouri. Borland Road to Lake Monowai Car Park South Borland Track to Borland Road 7 11 Eldrig Peak Route 4 (via Green Lake Track) Gate 3 hours 4 - 5 hr, 4km return Borland Road to Green Lake Hut – 3 hrs, 6.8km This track begins from the Borland Road, approximately six Sign posted from Borland Road, follow the main pylon access km from the access gate. It drops down from the road, past From the Borland Road, the track passes Borland Bivvy and low road to the end, where the track begins. A steep climb for impressive limestone cli s and through beech forest, before lying areas of tussock and small lakes and low beech covered approximately 2 km (1 ½ hours) follows a marked route to joining the Borland Nature Walk and the Borland Road access saddles. Turning o at the junction to Green Lake, the track climbs the open tussock tops. Snow poles mark the route onto the gate. a steep bush clad hill, before descending to the shores of Green slopes of Eldrig Peak. Lake. The Green Lake Hut is at the far end of the tussock covered 5 Mt. Burns Tarns shoreline. 45 min return, 1 km Green Lake Hut to Lake Monowai Car Park – 6hr, 11km This track leads from the Borland Saddle car park, through The track follows the lake shore before climbing to a saddle near the bush to the open tops of Mt Burns. The array of tarns and Mt Cuthbert, descending into the bush again to meet the track unique views are well worth the steep climb. Make sure you from Lake Monowai car park to Rodger Inlet. take suitable clothing as it can be very cold and wet. 8 Lake Monowai Car Park to Rodger Inlet Hut 6 hr, 10km TRACK CLASSIFICATIONS The track starts just before the Lake Monowai Road end, climbing Walking track - gentle walk from a few minutes to a day, suitable above the lake and descending to Walker River. Further on, the for people with low to moderate fi tness and abilities. track crosses an old river delta, before reaching the shores of Tramping track - challenging day or multi-day tramping. Rodger Inlet. The Rodger Inlet Hut is 20 minutes further on. Backcountry skills and experience required. Route - challenging day or multi-day tramping. Navigation, map 9 Rodger Inlet Bushline Route – 4 - 5 hr, 3.5 km reading skills and high level of backcountry experience required. From the Rodger Inlet Hut, a steep climb to the open tops is rewarded with great views of Lake Monowai and the mountains of southern Fiordland. The Grebe Valley (Photo – M Oster) �94 Mountain Biking 95 Borland Lodge to Borland Saddle West Arm � Lake Manapouri West Arm 30 km return Power Station South A gentle up hill ride from Borland Lodge leads to the Borland Arm Saddle (altitude 990m). Take in the spectacular mountain and Hope beech forest views, before enjoying the down hill ride back to Arm Manapouri the lodge. Take care as vehicles also use this road. ) ( Percy Saddle Borland Lodge to West Arm (Lake Manapouri)

via Percy Saddle – 140 km return r South Arm Campsite

Follow the length of the Borland Road over the Borland Saddle Rive and down through the Grebe Valley. Turn o over the Grebe Lake Rakatu River Bridge. The road changes to a marked route over the n

Percy Saddle, enabling adventurous cyclists to cross to the e Garnock Bur r West Arm Power Station. It is necessary to carry your bike for Greb ive R about an hour over this di cult section. Mt Titiroa If you do not wish to return by the same route, transport u between the power station and Manapouri township can be ia pre-arranged on the West Arm – Manapouri service, operated North Borland Hut Wa MANAPOUR by Real Journeys. N

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Greb Gate 1 Monowai Borland Lodge MONO Island Green Lake r Lake LAKE WA ROAD 2 Rive I Historic Clark Hut Hut Green Blackmount 6 Lake 7 Monowai Clark Hut Mt Cuthbert River Walker Lake Monowai 3 Car Park & Campsite 8 O Monowai Hut Rodger I Inlet F Rodger Inlet Huts i Track Marked Route 9 Hut Campsite Boat LaunchToilets

Lake Monowa 05km Eel Creek Hut Background map by Geographx