| Northern Start |
Domain Road, Lake Hawea Township |
| Southern End |
Clutha River Bridge |
| Distance |
12 km |
| Time |
2.5 -3.5 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Easy tramping track |
Description
(North to South) |
The Hawea River Track was another Upper Clutha Tracks Trust project.
It’s a high spec track that’s suitable for both walking and biking. Bikes and prams can cross the swingbridge but need to be carried down the steps at the southern end.
The initial 800m, from Lake Hawea to a ca park, is road margin but from there it is easy and pleasant walking along the Hawea River through to the Albert Town Recreation Reserve, a short distance from Albert Town.
For Te Araroa purposes the track starts at the control gates on near the Lake Hawea foreshore. Walk up Domain Rd.The carpark is 800m distant on the right. The off-road track starts here, through the pedestrian gate. Follow the track down, across a small bridge, and then turn left onto the main track.
The track crosses Camp Hill Rd in its mid-section and continues downstream to the Albert Town Conservation Area, then to the Hawea River Swingbridge.
The Albert Town Reserve campground islocated immediately over Hawea River Bridge ($7.00 per night – toilet, water and parking only).
The track beyond the bridge to Albert Town is unmarked. The way, however, is straightforward and initially on vehicle tracks to SH 6 Lake Hawea-Albert Town Rd. Turn left onto the road shoulder. The foot path on the right hand side crosses the Clutha River Bridge. Te Araroa's Hawea River Track ends here.
The Albert Town shops are straight ahead and a short distance away.
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| Amenities (Start) |
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| Amenities (End) |
| Shop In Albert Town |
| Basic camp site |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Lake Hawea township and Albert Town |
| Managed by |
Upper Clutha Tracks Trust |
| Contact |
QLDC |
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Please email us on info@teararoa.org.nz if this description needs updating or the track needs maintenance. Feel free to adopt it! Te Araroa depends on you to make this trail a success.
