Fancy an Alpine
Adventure?
Skiing and Tramping at Mt Robert
Local Walks
A Mt Robert andventure is a great introduction to the splendour of the Southern Alps. Enchanted beech forest covers a large part of Nelson Lakes National Park and is an amazing introduction to the ascent. . Once settled into the Mt Robert huts, a stunning traverse along the barren Mt Robert Ridgeline leads you to the magical Angelus Basin with its tarns and lofty peaks. Spend a pack-free day exploring, or pack a bag and stay a night in the Angelius hut.
There are a range of interconnected trails leading to some of the areas amazing rivers and tarns. The Mt Robert alpine huts are well positioned to spend a few days exploring the Sabine, D’Urville or Travers River. These walks are for people who have a moderate to good level of fitness, and have experienced long day walks before. More challenging than the Heaphy Track and Abel Tasman Coastal Track, the Track to Mt Angelus hut and down the cascades in not on well formed track, you will be walking on exposed rock and scree for sections of the day.
From beech forests and fields of waving tussocks, to 2000m‑high mountains and clear rushing streams, the Poukirikiri/Travers Saddle links Upper Travers Hut to West Sabine Hut as a part of the greater Travers-Sabine Circuit.
Mt Robert Skiing
Whether you’re seeking a quick day trip or a multi-day excursion in the backcountry, Mt Robert provides relatively easy access from The Nelson Lakes. A short walk up to the Mt Robert ridge unveils mellow lines through rock bands and couloirs.
A backcountry favorite in the area is the Mt Angelus Ridge. Featuring a long sloping ridge and a range of couloirs and snowey faces, this region offers great opportunities for touring newbies and seasoned backcountry pros alike. This area is a great starting point if you’re exploring New Zealand’s backcountry for the first time. Stick to the low-angle routes to gain some confidence before exploring the steeper rock bands.
Don’t be surprised to find other skiers, hikers and climbers ascending the Angelus Ridge. Thanks to relatively easy access and close proximity to Nelson, this section of the Mt Robert Mountains can be pretty busy—especially on weekends.
