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Google, May 2019
Annavale Track
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Walking
A scenic track through short tussock grassland with associated shrubs, to the summit of the Sugarloaf. Most of the track is on a 4WD track which is steep in some places. Good 360 degrees view covering Thirteen Mile Bush and the Torlesse Range foothills to the plains.
Annavale Track follows an easement across private land from the Benmore Track in Thirteen Mile Bush. The track crosses regenerating bush on farmland along a 4WD track up to the summit of two peaks. These are the first hills above 1000m elevation before reaching the larger foothills that comprise Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands. The trail is well signposted and provides beautiful views over Canterbury from this farmland hill. Annavale Track has the potential to connect with a half-day visit to Benmore Hut.
Conditions
Leave gates as found.
No dogs.
How to get here
Approximately 12km west of Springfield, off Benmore Road, off West Coast Road. Supplies and facilities are available at Springfield, but not on track. 2 and 4WD parking is available.
Foot access only.
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Track Elevation and Map
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More information
This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors.
The Thirteen Mile Bush (Benmore) Track is shown in the Department of Conservation’s Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands brochure
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz.
We recommend trying these online learning tools:
Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel.
Page last updated: 21/06/2024, 3:30 pm