
Edwards - Hawdon Route
TrackCanterburyDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
This route takes you through spectacular rock-fall, past mountain tarns and over two alpine passes.
Nearby stops
Edwards Hut
Serviced • 16 bunks • Canterbury • 2.2 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mingha Bivvy
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 2.6 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Goat Pass Hut
Standard • 20 bunks • Canterbury • 4 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Sudden Valley Bivvy
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 4.4 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Upper Deception Hut
Basic/bivvies • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 5.9 km
Heating • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
All details
- Dogs
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
- Track type
- Expert
- Walking time
- 2-3 days
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.42.92569° S, 171.66148° E
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Trails · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- 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).