Lake Tekapo Overnight Hike to Lady Emily Hut (Hike to Lady Emily Hut)
Hiking Trail
Easy
1.72 km
402 m
An adventurous alpine hike in the Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie High Country
<b>Private land:</b> Access to the Cass Valley and Lady Emily Hut is by permission from Glenmore Station:
Lady Emily Hut hut is privately owned and was built by Glenmore Station. From Memorial Hut at 1070m elevation, cross Ailsa Stream, then climb 200m up a steep tussock slope to gain alpine meadows and a medial moraine rib which brings you to Lady Emily Hut. Expanding views over the upper Cass Valley and Ailsa Stream provide a welcome excuse to take a break and soak in your surroundings.
Lady Emily Hut is a popular destination in the winter for ski-touring and split-boarding. It is equally rewarding in the summer and a great option for an overnight hike in the Lake Tekapo region or as part of a multi-day hut-to-hut trek.
Relax with a hot (or cold!) beverage beside the wood stove as your guide prepares a tasty dinner. Listen to your guide tell a local Mackenzie legend as you watch the stars come out. The Mackenzie region is renown for its star-gazing and is part of the International Dark Sky Reserve. With no other light sources for many miles, these will be some of the clearest skies you’ll ever experience!
3-4 hours hiking in tussocky alpine terrain.
4WD access to Memorial Hut can be cut-off by high river levels, snow or flooding.
<b>Guided hike:</b> enjoy the full experience (including a 4WD adventure) with the knowledge and skills of our IFMGA / NZMGA qualified alpine trekking guides on our Lake Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek
<b>Private land:</b> Access to the Cass Valley and Lady Emily Hut is by permission from Glenmore Station:
Lady Emily Hut hut is privately owned and was built by Glenmore Station. From Memorial Hut at 1070m elevation, cross Ailsa Stream, then climb 200m up a steep tussock slope to gain alpine meadows and a medial moraine rib which brings you to Lady Emily Hut. Expanding views over the upper Cass Valley and Ailsa Stream provide a welcome excuse to take a break and soak in your surroundings.
Lady Emily Hut is a popular destination in the winter for ski-touring and split-boarding. It is equally rewarding in the summer and a great option for an overnight hike in the Lake Tekapo region or as part of a multi-day hut-to-hut trek.
Relax with a hot (or cold!) beverage beside the wood stove as your guide prepares a tasty dinner. Listen to your guide tell a local Mackenzie legend as you watch the stars come out. The Mackenzie region is renown for its star-gazing and is part of the International Dark Sky Reserve. With no other light sources for many miles, these will be some of the clearest skies you’ll ever experience!
3-4 hours hiking in tussocky alpine terrain.
4WD access to Memorial Hut can be cut-off by high river levels, snow or flooding.
<b>Guided hike:</b> enjoy the full experience (including a 4WD adventure) with the knowledge and skills of our IFMGA / NZMGA qualified alpine trekking guides on our Lake Tekapo Hut to Hut Trek
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