Green Lake Track

This tramping track offers an excellent long day walk to the lake or an overnight stay at Green Lake Hut. Start either from the saddle on Borland Road (lefthand side of the map - zoom in to see Borland Bivvy), or the Lake Monowai carpark and campsite (righthand side of the map). Borland Road to Green Lake Hut - 3.5 hrs, 6.8km From the Borland Road, the track passes Borland Bivvy and low lying areas of tussock and small lakes and low beech covered saddles. Turning off at the junction to Green Lake, the track climbs a steep bush-clad hill before descending to the shores of Green Lake. The Green Lake Hut is at the far end of the tussock covered shoreline. Lake Monowai Carpark to Green Lake Hut - 6 hrs, 11km. The track is known to be very muddy and overgrown, so pay attention to the orange markers, particularly when finding your way around windfall and when going through the tussock which can camouflage the markers well. Ensure you have a gps/downloaded map. This track is mainly in forest with a gradual climb to the hut, going through swamps and tussock with some steep sections.

Green Lake Hut Monowai Campsite Borland Bivvy

This track starts at the Lake Monowai carpark or the Borland Saddle (Borland Road) in Monowai, Southland. Lake Monowai and the Borland Road are located about 67 km from Te Anau (1 hour), and 120 km from Invercargill (1 hour 45 min) and can be accessed via the Southern Scenic Route. Turn into Lake Monowai Road and f ollow signs to Borland Lodge or Lake Monowai. Borland Road access The Borland Road is unsealed, narrow and steep in places, and subject to slips, washouts, snow, ice, high winds and fallen trees. It is usually fine for walking, mountain biking, 4WD vehicles and some other vehicles (depending on conditions). It is not suitable for campervans, caravans or trailers. Vehicles are not allowed off the main road. There are no fuel, communication (including cell phone coverage) or emergency services along its length, therefore only those properly equipped should attempt to negotiate the road.

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

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