Last Updated: 31st Mar 2026
Coach Stream Route, Trig M Route, Benmore Track, Thirteen Mile Bush track
Last Updated: 31st Mar 2026
Open
Grunt Factor: 55 ?
Gnarl Factor: 55 ?
26.7km
1915m
2050m
Front country - easily accessible
Point to Point (one way)
Very hilly
Native bush
Open farmlands
Open tussock/grasslands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Technical Single Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +13.90%
Average Downhill Gradient: -14.90%
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Not suitable
Slow
6:00
Moderate
4:00
Fast
Drop a bike at the Benmore Track carpark, then head to the Coach Stream Route carpark at the bottom of Porters Pass. Follow a well-worn trail up the Coach Stream Route to junction with the Trig M Route, then head along the Trig M Route to the trig point. From there continue along the ridgeline to Rabbit Hill. Drop down into the obvious saddle and climb up through the trees up to the fenceline along the tops. Turn left and head along a worn trail to the antenna installation. From here turn right and take a steep scree descent to another saddle, climb the other side and make your way along to the top of Mount Benmore.
After a well deserved break, retrace your steps to the saddle and cut across the valley towards point 1444, and drop down the southeast spur to join up with the Benmore Track at the tree line - look out for rock cairns and orange flagging tape that mark the entry into the trees. Follow the marked track all the way to the carpark.
This trail includes the peaks Rabbit Hill (Acheron), Ben More and Trig M.
Longdrop at Benmore Hut.
Good parking at both carparks.
16 km
12 minutes
No
No
Moderate.
Best to go in fine weather as there are some untracked sections, though route is straightforward to follow when on the tops. From point 1444 take care to take the correct spur (south-east) down to the top of the Benmore Track.
Patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
No water after climbing out of Coach Stream until you get to Benmore Hut. There is a water tank at the hut and many streams on the last section.
Easement access through Benmore Station to 13 Mile Bush (the end carpark) is closed June and July.
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