Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
sure to bring a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen, as the track is very exposed in places. In-
sect repellent will prove handy, too.
MAPS & BROCHURES
The most detailed coverage for this track is provided by NZTopo50 maps
BT23
(Lewis),
BT24
(Ada Flat) and
BU23
(Boyle Village). The tramp is also covered in its entirety by
NewTopo
St James Walkway
1:75,000. There are two DOC brochures available from visitor
centres and its website:
St James Walkway,
and
St James Conservation Area
, which detail
various other recreational pursuits.
HUTS & LODGES
to carry a tent, in case the huts are full. Hut tickets can be obtained from the Hanmer i-SITE
giora; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri)
and the
Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre
( 03-315 7082;
www.boyle.org.nz;
SH7)
, which often has backpacker accommodation available ($28).
INFORMATION SOURCES
Armagh St car park; 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10.15am-4pm Sat & Sun)
offers all necessary DOC ser-
vices and resources, including track bookings, hut tickets, maps and advice.
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Getting to/from the Tramp
Both ends of the walkway are located off SH7, which crosses Lewis Pass from north Canter-
bury to the West Coast. Transport to and from the track is easy, because bus drivers along
the highway are used to dropping off - and being flagged down by - trampers. It's a
15-minute drive between the ends of the track.
drop-offs at both the track start and finish on its Westport to Christchurch route, with ser-
vices running daily only when seasonal demand dictates it. It's $44 from Christchurch to the
track start, and $37 from Westport.
