How difficult is Greenstone and Caples tracks?

Greenstone and Caples tracks is rated Intermediate.

Are dogs allowed on Greenstone and Caples tracks?

No, dogs are not allowed on Greenstone and Caples tracks.

What type of trail is Greenstone and Caples tracks?

Greenstone and Caples tracks is a hiking trail.

Greenstone and Caples tracks

Hiking trail

Directions

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Difficulty: Intermediate

About

The Caples and Greenstone tracks start from the car park at the end of Greenstone Road, 86 km from Queenstown, via Glenorchy. Alternatively, they can be started from Lake Howden outlet on the Routeburn Track.

Trail features

Walking and tramping

Nearby trails

Mavora - Greenstone Walkway

Advanced · 50.0 km · 0m away

Lake Rere Walk

Easy · 14.0 km · 1.4 km away

Steele Creek Track

Advanced · 15.0 km · 8.8 km away

Judah Track

Intermediate · 13.4 km · 9.6 km away

Mt McIntosh Loop Track

Advanced · 18.0 km · 9.9 km away

Nearby huts

Home Hill Hut

2 bunks · 4.1 km away

Slip Flat Hut

3 bunks · 5.0 km away

Mid Caples Hut

Serviced · 24 bunks · 6.1 km away

Greenstone Hut

Serviced · 20 bunks · 7.5 km away

Steele Creek Hut

4 bunks · 8.9 km away

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