Cardrona to Meg HutBeginner - Intermediate
Submitted by Kieran Philip
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Open farmlandsOpen tussock/grasslandsOpen ridges/tops
Beginner - Intermediate
3:00 (Slow)
2:15 (Moderate)
1:45 (Fast)
-10.3%
+10.3%
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Description
Starting at the Cardrona Hotel (you can start directly at Tuhoys Gully but I thought I'd include it from Cardrona to make things easier - 1.5km from Tuhoys carpark) you head down the road towards Wanaka. Turn off at entrance to Snow Park and then take a right turn after crossing the bridge. The entrance to the track start is on the left and is signposted. Once you are on the track, follow the poles for the first part through the paddock then over the stile and follow the farm track all the way. Once at Tuhoys Saddle, take the left hand option to pop over the hill and down to Meg Hut. A great spot for a nice snack break and wee explore (with many runs possible from this point if you're inclined) and then head back up to the saddle and back the way you came.
The bonus of starting at the Hotel is that it provides you with a great spot for after run refreshments.
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Features of interest
Open Central Otago country, great views.
Good quality DOC hut to visit.
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 6%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 70%
Gravel Road: 6%
Sealed Road: 18%
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Access
Carpark opposite the iconic Cardrona Hotel on the Cardrona Valley Rd.
Heaps of parking in public area, so should be safe, just keep valuables out of sight.
24 km
19 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
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Patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map.
Roaring Meg creek next to Hut.
Snow on route during winter.
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Post run indulgence
Cardrona Hotel
2312 CARDRONA VALLEY ROAD, RD2, WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND
http://cardronahotel.co.nz/
Ease of access. Plus, its the Cardrona Hotel, it'd be rude not to! :) -
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