Harper Pass Route
TrackCanterburyDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Harper Pass was the main pathway to and from the west coast for Māori when trading for pounamu (greenstone). Follow this historic route from west to east. River-crossing skills are essential. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Nearby stops
Hurunui No. 3 Hut
Standard • 16 bunks • Canterbury • 3.7 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Hurunui Hut
Standard • 15 bunks • Canterbury • 5.3 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mackenzie Hut
Basic/bivvies • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 5.5 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mackenzie Bivvy (East Branch)
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 6.1 km
Heating • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Camerons Hut
Basic/bivvies • 4 bunks • Canterbury • 6.7 km
Heating • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
All details
- Dogs
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
- Track type
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 4-5 days
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.42.69671° S, 172.03230° E
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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).