North Temple Track
WalkCanterbury
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 6 hr
- Distance
- 10 km
- Dogs
- On a lead
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzTemple valley is signposted off Lake Ohau Road, 50 km from Twizel. Follow SH 6 from Twizel, then turn into Lake Ohau Road.
The sealed road changes to gravel after passing Lake Ohau Lodge. Drive carefully and watch out for stock grazing beside the road. As a courtesy, drive slowly past Lake Ohau Station buildings to reduce dust.
The Temple valley car park has a shelter and long drop toilet. Sandfly repellent here is very useful.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.08744° S, 169.79906° E
About this place
Follow a track up North Temple valley.
The route
Cross North Temple Stream and follow the track up North Temple valley. The track has been washed out in places from high river flow. It generally keeps to the beech-forest margin and ends at an impressive cirque basin. The beech forest section has some windfall - allow extra time. Experienced trampers may choose to cross Gunsight Pass into South Temple valley
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Temple Campsite
Basic • Canterbury • 2.7 km
Temple Campsite is located north of Lake Ōhau in Canterbury, set within a beech forest on a large, flat area. The site provides access to the North and South…
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking
South Temple Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 6.4 km
South Temple Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Ruataniwha Conservation Park in Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
South Huxley Bivvy
2 bunks • Canterbury • 6.5 km
South Huxley Bivvy is a basic hut located in the Canterbury region. It provides simple shelter for hikers and is listed in both Department of Conservation and…
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Monument Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 7.1 km
Monument Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Ruataniwha Conservation Park in Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Huxley Forks Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Canterbury • 9.9 km
Huxley Forks Hut is a standard eight-bunk hut located in the Ruataniwha Conservation Park in Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).