Cobb Valley Explorer

The glacial valley of the Cobb River lies nestled within the Kahurangi
National Park. The creation of the Cobb Reservoir in the 1940s required the
construction of a road into this unique and fascinating place. The road leads
us past New Zealand's highest power station, and climbs to 1000m. The scenery
is dramatic. Once we emerge out of the forest and onto the ridge, the true
magic of this area begins to unfold: mountain ranges as far as the eye can
see, ancient beech forests and sub-alpine meadows with a variety of
distinctive flora. A wealth of tracks leads to numerous mountain lakes and
tarns, streams, summits and huts. The surrounding geology reveals stories from
the past: 500 million year old rocks which contain trilobite fossils, clear
remnants of the valley's glaciated history such as its distinctive U shaped
valleys and the obvious mounds of glacial moraine.

Overview
5 days walking with 4 nights lodging included

Total trip time
5 days / 4 nights
(incl travel time)

Kilometres 50 (approximately)

Price NZ $2300

Grade Medium

Accommodation
4 nights in historic dam keepers accommodation

Included

Tasty meals, homemade snacks, beverages

Pick up & delivery to/from Nelson

Day 1: Pick up from Nelson 10am (approx), stop for lunch at Riwaka Reserve then
on to the Cobb  

Day 2: We walk to Sylvester Lake and explore its surrounds

Day 5: Options presented by guides based on group interest before returning to Nelson, arriving
5pm (approx)