Medium 3-4 hour walk one way. No dogs. 7km.

3 - 4 hr one way. 7 km.

A varied day walk passing through ancient beech forest and high country tussock, with the option to overnight at the Fern Burn Hut.

The Wanaka end of the Motatapu Track provides an enjoyable day or overnight walk into the Fern Burn Hut. Starting in the farmland, the track follows the Fern Burn River and then increases onto steeper terrain as the river narrows. Once above the treeline, the track climbs through upland tussock to the hut.

Start the trail 3 km from Glendhu Bay at the first bridge on Motutapu Road. The car park is one the right and the track begins on the left, take care crossing the road.

Fern Burn Hut

No bookings required - first come, first served. Hut provides toilets, mattresses, and untreated water (boil before use).

12 bunk beds

The hut gets very busy over the summer months.

Fees:

• Adult (18+ years): $5 per night
• Youth (11 - 17 years): $2.50 per night
• Child/Infant (0 - 10 years): free