Remarkables and Wye CreekExperienced
Submitted by Kevin Dibley
Back country - remote
Point to Point (one way)
Mountainous
Native bushOpen tussock/grasslandsOpen ridges/tops
Experienced
5:00 (Slow)
4:00 (Moderate)
2:30 (Fast)
-15.0%
+13.1%
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Description
There are two ways into the Wye Valley:
1. From the car park head up the Lake Alta track to Lake Alta and here pick uptake poled route to the saddle that is just under Pt2050.
2. Head for the saddle to the east (left as you look at it) by tracing the route on the map that goes with this guide.
Once over either saddle, you need to get a direct sight of the lower lakes and slowly aim toward them. You will be going over snow grass and schist boulder slopes - it's steep in places and carefully route choice is important.
After the lakes there isa 300m bluff that you need to pick your way down and then you just need to keep the river to your right as you head down into the Valley.
In the lower half of the run, follow the cairns (man made stone piles) that lead you on the right paths. Some are hard to see but keep an eye out.
When you get to the trees at the gorge, look out for the orange DOC triangle and cross the river. You'll see a trail and it will lead to the DOC sign for Carpark.
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Features of interest
Snow and schist, big waterfalls, a few lakes, running beside a river all the way down.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 65%
Technical Single Track: 20%
Moderate Single Track: 10%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 5%
Route Data
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Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate Strava activity for each

The Queens Drive and Wye Dome.
Length: 11.70km
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Access
At the base of the Remarkables Ski Field Base building
Plenty of parking at the Base building. One way trip though so best to get dropped off, and picked up at bottom of run (or leave a car at end of run)
24 km
37 minutes
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Staying Safe
Hard.
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Fairly safe in that you are following the valley down. Careful on picking the bluff descent spots.
Non-existent.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Compass, Map.
Throughout run. When needed, take it from the river.
Snow and winter will be a problem and dangerous. Also with high winds and rain, it can funnel through the valley.
Streams run under the boggy patches and your footing can break through so be careful running through that.
When going down the bluffs, make sure your running partner isn't directly below you as loose rocks (large enough) can be deadly. -
Post run indulgence
Jacks Point Clubhouse
Jacks Point, Queenstown
http://www.jackspoint.com/restaurant/
Soak your legs in Lake Tewa and enjoy a beer or two. Awesome staffGibbston Tavern
Gibbston Valley, Queenstown
http://www.gibbstontavern.co.nz
Pick a shady tree on the grass, and enjoy a beer and pizza.Sherwood Pub
Queenstown
http://sherwoodqueenstown.nz/
Good beer, laid back and enjoy the food and young crowd -
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See other runs nearby:
Fernhill Loop
Ben Lomond from One Mile
Mt. Crichton Loop
The Queens Drive and Wye Dome.
Mt Dewar Devil Creek Loop
Jacks Point to Queenstown Trail
Atley Track
One Mile - Gondola Scenic Route
Moonlighting to Sefferstown
Remarkable Run
Queenstown Hill (Te Tapu-nui)
Moke Lake from Mt.Crichton
Moonlighting around Bowen Peak
Frankton to Morven Hill Return
Arawata Track
Mount Aurum - Skippers
Around Ben Lomond
The Felic Relic
The Harcombe Round
Ben Lomond via Tiki Trail
Lake Johnston Ferry Hill Loop
Loopin' Moke Lake