10 October 2026
Cloud about the tops, and light showers developing this evening.
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Blue Valley Track
The track to Camp Flat is easily accessible and an interesting day trip. You can continue on for another 13 km to the head of the valley.
Distance
2.5 km
Walking time
2-3 hr one way to Camp Flat
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Predator control for Mt Aspiring National Park
Outdoor alert
Outdoor alert
Predator control for Mt Aspiring National Park
Weather outlook
Mount Aspiring National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
11 October 2026
Showers clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Snow to 1900 metres at first.
12 October 2026
Fine, but becoming overcast at night.
13 October 2026
Showers turning to heavy rain. Snow lowering to 2300 metres.
14 October 2026
Heavy rain easing. Snow to 1700 metres.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Blue Valley Track
Blue Pools car park to Camp Flat Time: 2 - 3 hr one way Distance: 2.5 km one way The Blue Valley is easily accessible, making for an interesting day or overnight trip. The track begins at the Blue Pools car park. After 20 minutes, it branches off just beyond the swing bridge over the Makarora River. A 10-minute return side trip from this junction leads to the scenic Blue Pools. From the junction, the track climbs above the Blue River before descending into a forested basin of mature tawhai/silver beech. It then ascends again, sidles up a gorge, and descends to Camp Flat—a grassy, scenic spot ideal for a lunch break or campsite. Camp Flat to head of valley Time: 6 - 7 hr one way Distance: 13.5 km one way Follow the poled track up the true left of the valley, taking care around a semi-active slip and sections with awkward access along the river’s edge. Cross the Blue River about 50 meters below its north branch, then continue on the true right for 6–7 hours to reach the upper grassy flats.
Getting there for Blue Valley Track
The track starts at the Blue Pools car park off SH6, opposite Cameron Flat campsite. From Wānaka, drive north on the Haast Highway (SH6) to Makarora township. Continue along the highway for about 12 km. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Helpful resources
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: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Blue Valley Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Blue Valley Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.