Mt Arthur Tablelands Map 

& Track Times
	"Run By Trampers For Trampers"	Updated 1st September 2020

By Peter Kemp

Introduction

Nelson Lakes Shuttle offer trampers transport  to Flora Carpark.This is the gateway to the Mt Arthur Tablelands.There are a number of tramping options to choose from (see below). From spectacular one day walks right through to multi day tramps. Kahurangi National Park is situated in the North West of the South Island and is one of New Zealand's biggest National Parks. This park offers challengers for the novice tramper on formed tracks to the more experienced tramper with wilderness areas where there are no tracks or huts.                                     

Mt Arthur and Gordon's Pyramid are best avoided in low cloud or foggy conditions. I know of one case when a experienced hunter stepped off a bluff on Mt Arthur.Sadley he didn't survive the fall.    

Mt Arthur and Flora Huts are ideal overnight huts for family groups or those who are just starting out.                                                                                                                                       

Salisbury Lodge is a good place to base yourself and spend a couple of days exploring the sink holes and gold mining sites scattered around the Tablelands.

Unfortunately it's not safe to leave your car in the carpark over night. If you are leaving it there for a  the day make sure you remove any valuables.

There is no longer a public phone at the carpark. It had to be removed because of vandals. However mobile phones receive a good signal. It's possible to get a signal from Mt Arthur, Gordon's Pyramid and Mt Peel.

The Tablelands and Mt Lodestone (Phil Craft Photo)

Track Times

These are average times 

Flora Carpark - Flora Hut 30 minutes

Flora Carpark - Mt Arthur Hut 1 - 1.5 hours

Flora Carpark - Mt Lodestone Return 3 - 4 hours

Flora Carpark - Gridiron Shelters 2 hours

Flora Carpark - Salisbury Lodge 4 - 5 hours

Flora Carpark - Salisbury Lodge (via Gordon's Pryamid) 6 - 7 hours

Mt Arthur Hut - Mt Arthur 2 - 3 hours

Mt Arthur Hut - Ellis Basin Hut 4 - 5 hours

Mt Arthur Hut - The Twins 5 - 6 hours

Mt Arthur Hut - Gordon Pryamid 3 - 5 Hours

Mt Arthur Hut - Salisbury Lodge 4 -5 hours

Mt Arthur Hut - Flora Hut 1 hour

Ellis Basin Hut - Baton Road End 5 - 6 hours

Salisbury Lodge - Balloon Hut 1.5 - 2 hours

Salisbury Lodge -  Splugeons Rock Shelter 1.5 - 2 hours

Balloon Hut - Trilobite Hut 2 - 3 hours

Balloon Hut - Asbestos Cottage 5 - 6 hours

Asbestos  Cottage - Flora Carpark 4 - 5 hours

Asbestos Cottage - Cobb Road 1 - 1.5 hours

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Read about and see photos of our trip through the Leslie Karamea Track. Just click on the photo to the right.
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Gordons Pyramid and Mt Arthur Range
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For further information contact:

Peter & Trish Kemp
Nelson Lakes Shuttles
P.O. Box 75
St Arnaud 7053
Nelson Lakes
New Zealand
Phone:     +64 (3) 521-1900
Mobile             021 490095

Email info@nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz 

Nelson Lakes Shuttles proudly transporting passengers since 1994

Peter & Trish have 30 years experience in the New Zealand Transport, Tramping and Accommodation Industries in the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast regions

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