NZ 4×4 Treks has just gained access to a great range of new tracks and exciting new locations in Otago and Southland.
A new itinerary with exclusive access to one of the South Island’s most remote High Country Stations.
Today we explore Muzzle Station, which remains one of the most remote Station locations in the South Island. Nestled in the Clarence River Valley between the Inland and Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges. Our track today is across the river with plenty of advice from your guide on river crossing techniques. We then sidle around the lower mountain slopes with great views of the Station Homestead, before embarking on an impressive climb to 4500ft and views that go forever.
We stay a second night in the old “Cobb” homestead and shearer’s quarters, which is always good as it saves packing up that morning and evening meal is provided.
Muzzle Station – Clarence Reserve – Kaikoura
Depending on the level of the river, we take either the Clarence Reserve Track or Bluff Station Track, to stay in the pretty seaside village of Kaikoura. The Clarence Reserve is approx. 30,000 acres and is grazed by Muzzle as part of their Lease Tenure agreement. After crossing the Clarence the track follows the river valley into a steep sided rocky gorge where we stop for lunch in an idyllic setting around a historic back country hut. The climb out of the gorge again takes us very high with great views back down the gorge and out to the Pacific Ocean.
Accommodation this evening is at the Alpine Pacific Motel on Beach Rd heading North out of Kaikoura. Dinner is at the Pier Hotel right out on the point looking back North towards Kaikoura township. This is a great location overlooking the coastline and a great chance to relax and enjoy South Island hospitality. The New World supermarket is also on Beach Road just North of the Motel near the Motel so don’t forget to restock for breakfasts, lunches and snacks.
Our season runs from February to April and is open for bookings all year round , itineraries are constantly evolving as we access exciting new tracks , for the latest itineraries please email us paul@kiwiconversions.co.nz click here to contact us or feel free to call anytime on 021550348.
