Rob Roy Track

Weather in this area can be unpredictable and alpine conditions can arrive at any time of year – take appropriate clothing and check the weather forecast. Be prepared for icy conditions during winter and early spring, particularly in shaded areas. Surfaces can become slippery – take extra care with your footing, wear footwear with good grip and consider using trekking poles. Mount Aspiring National Park weather forecast – NIWA website .

Rob Roy Track crosses active avalanche paths between the lower lookout and upper lookout. Even if you cannot see snow from the track, there may be enough snow on the upper slopes to form an avalanche that could reach the track. Continuing beyond the lower lookout from May to November further puts you directly in the path of potential avalanches. We strongly recommend you end your hike there. If you are considering hiking beyond the lower lookout at these times, make sure you: Have checked the current avalanche and weather conditions with the local DOC Visitor Centre Know how to recognise dangerous avalanche terrain Are carrying avalanche rescue equipment, including transceivers, shovels and probes, and know how to use it. Check the current avalanche danger Learn more about avalanche risk in Wakatipu and Wānaka

There's a limit to the number people allowed on the swing bridges at any one time – be prepared to wait at each end if numbers allowed have been reached.

Respect the landowner's livestock and property. Stay on the marked track, leave gates as you find them and use stiles where provided. Livestock can be unpredictable - avoid disturbing stock when travelling through the valley.