Speargrass Track
WalkTasmanOpen
- Grade
- Intermediate
- Walking time
- 3 hr
- Distance
- 7 km one way
- Route
- One way
- Dogs
- No dogs
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.nzThe track starts from the car park at the end of Mt Robert Road, off SH 63 west of St Arnaud.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.83755° S, 172.78081° E
About this place
For a good family challenge, walk to Speargrass Hut on an intermediate grade track.
The route
This well-graded track descends gradually from the carpark. It follows the river along the valley floor then climbs up through beautiful beech forest to Speargrass Hut – set in a clearing with mountain views. It can be very cold and in winter and there may be snow on the track.
Understand if you are ready for this tramp
Watch the NZ Mountain Safety Council’s walk-through video which takes you through how to prepare for this track. Including facilities, key decision points, hazards and typical conditions for the area.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Nelson Lakes - thefts from vehicles
Isolated carparks are prone to theft. Don't leave any valuables in your vehicle. A bag storage facility is available at the Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
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Tasman • 2.4 km
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Kea Hut
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Bushline Hut
Serviced • 14 bunks • Tasman • 3.5 km
Bushline Hut is a Department of Conservation hut in the Tasman region. It is described as a great overnight tramp option for families with children or new…
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Coldwater Hut
Standard • 12 bunks • Tasman • 4.7 km
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Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
West Bay Campsite - Buller zone
Standard • Tasman • 5.3 km
West Bay Campsite is a lakeside campsite located in Nelson Lakes National Park. It operates as one of two camping zones at the site and is open from…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Shower - cold
Walks nearby
Angelus Hut via Speargrass Track and Speargrass Creek Route
Advanced • 6 hr • 11.2 km • 1.41 km away
Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge Route
Advanced • 6 hr • 12.2 km • 1.42 km away
Angelus Hut tracks and routes
Advanced • 2-3 days • 1.79 km away
Mount Robert Circuit
Advanced • 5 hr return • 9 km • 3.56 km away
Lake Rotoiti Circuit
Advanced • 7-10 hr • 23 km (with river crossing) or 31 km (via swingbridge) • 4.53 km away
Notes from people who have been
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- 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).