Bealey Spur

Bealey Spur track is an enjoyable easy climb into the Southern Alps in Arthurs Pass National Park. It is about a 3 hour walk on a well formed track to the hut, mainly through beech forest and about another 20-30 minutes to the ridge over tussocklands. The ridge extends quite a distance, and does look very tempting to continue along. I did this walk in September 2005. We managed to beat the rain on the way up and down. There was a tiny bit of snow was remaining at the top (about 1600 metres above sea level). The views are quite fantastic.