Mt Somers Walk
Mt Somers & High Country, Canterbury
About
Woolshed Creek Hut provides a great overnight tramp for families with children or new trampers.
Scattered throughout the park are a number of huts and bivouacs, most of which are accessed via unmarked routes following riverbeds. The upper Rakaia huts have a high-level route (Glenfalloch Route) marked by poles. This route can be used when weather conditions and high rivers make riverbed travel impossible.
For more information please view more information about the Hakatere Conservation Park supplied by the Department of Conservation.
Read stories from our locals about walking the Woolshed creek track with kids. What a great adventure.
The Mountain Safety Council has commissioned a very informative video about the track, it's worth viewing if you are thinking about walking the track. You can view the video here
No dogs allowed on this walk
Practical Info
Price
Free
Hours
0800 - 1800
Facilities
Parking
Getting here
Starting points for Mt Somers Track are either from Staveley or Mt Somers township. From Staveley – turn off Inland Scenic Route 72 at Staveley and follow the road to the Sharplin Falls car park, which has toilets and an information panel. From Mt Somers township – follow Ashburton Gorge Road for approximately 10 km before turning right onto Jig Road which will take you to the Woolshed Creek picnic area. Here you will find a large grassy, sheltered picnic area with toilets and information.