Walk

Lewis Pass Alpine Nature Walk

Lewis Pass, West Coast

Twenty-minute loop through beech forest and alpine wetland just off SH7.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
25 min
Lewis Pass Alpine Nature Walk
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The loop starts from the St James car park 400 m east of the summit and passes an alpine wetland with views of Gloriana Peak and the Spenser Mountains. It's a good break on the Lewis Pass crossing. Picnic tables on site.

Good to know

  • Starts at St James car park, 400 m east of Lewis Pass on SH7
Open
All year; snow in winter
Getting there
Car park right off SH7
Vehicles
Campervans fine

Facilities

  • Picnic tables

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