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Arrow River Trail / Bush Creek Trail / Big Hill Trail / Sawpit Gully Trail

  1. Otago
  2. Arrowtown Hi̇ki̇ng Area

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Arrow River Trail / Bush Creek Trail / Big Hill Trail / Sawpit Gully Trail
Address: Te Araroa Trail, Arrowtown 9371, New Zealand
State: Otago
City: Arrowtown
Zip Code: 9371


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I couldn't stop taking pictures! We were expecting an easy walk which is possible along the road and were pleasantly surprised at the intermediate level of difficulty by walking through the woods and along the cliffs. Absolutely stunning scenery in an easy out-and-back. Beware that the river makes the road track inaccessible so after we crossed the bridge and discovered we would have to wade through knee-deep water, we decided to go back the way we came. Highly recommend!
Big Hill trail:nnFrom the Arrowtown car park this is a 5-6 hour walk up to the top of Big Hill summit.nnIt follows the Saw Pit Gully trail at first - cross the bridge on the lower car park in Arrowtown.nnThe first climb up to Eichardts flat 45 mins is the steepest climb, so don’t get discouraged if you found yourself out of breath.nnFrom here you deviate left and uphill, although the track is fairly flat. There’s a nice beech forest section, then a climb again to the Big Hill saddle. The peak is now close but a bit of uphill again then you are at the top with impressive 360 degree views of Queenstown, Cardrona & the Richardson Mountains. A walk across the summit gives a view down onto Macetown.nnI walked back the way I came but you can descend from Big Hill summit east and down to the Arrow river Hayes creek walkway to complete a loop - adds around 30 minutes to the total.
We chose this walk specifically because it had a minimal gradient, making it easier to navigate in the rainy conditions. Despite the weather, the experience was quite captivating, with the rain adding a refreshing atmosphere. The rivers along the trail were flowing strongly, creating a mesmerizing sight as they surged with power and energy. The sound of the rushing water combined with the rain made for a peaceful yet invigorating experience. Overall, it was the perfect walk for such weather, allowing us to enjoy nature without the challenge of steep climbs.
Great and beautiful hike. Saw on the doc sight that counter clockwise was recommended and I agree because coming down was very steep and dusty/slippy so going up that way in no shade would probably suck haha. But hike wasn't too hard at all. A few spots where your feet might get wet but easily avoided.
Excellent hiking trails- following rivers and up to the top of the surrounding hills. There is a variety of routes for different experience levels. The bush creek trail is lovely and fairly easy and the trail on the arrow river is also lovely. I highly recommend taking some time to explore this area
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