Major Tracks - S -

Track: St James Walkway.

Canterbury Conservancy and West Coast Conservancy Location: Lewis Pass National Reserve off Lewis Pass Road SH7, between Christchurch and Reefton Access: Access off SH7 both ends: Boyle River and Lewis Pass picnic area Description: Medium walking for this 67 km, 5 day tramp. Sub-alpine scenery. Avalanche possible in heavy winter/spring snow on west side of Pass DOC contact: Christchurch: +64 3 371 3706 northcantyvc@doc.govt.nz Reefton: +64 3 732 8391 reeftoninfo@paradise.net.nz Comment: Serviced huts. Brochure available.

Track: Six Foot Track.

East Coast/Hawkes Bay Conservancy Location: Te Urewera National Park, eastern North Island Access: SH38 Maungapohatu access road and Waimana Valley Description: Easy to medium walking along a historic track with beautiful bush scenery and fishing. 3 days DOC contact: Opotiki: +64 7 315 1001 opotiki-ao@doc.govt.nz Comment: 2 standard huts.