Braemar Road to Landslip Creek: Walking Guide, Time & Access

Route overview

A public access easement leads to Landslip Creek above Lake Pukaki.

This DOC directory entry covers Braemar Road to Landslip Creek in Canterbury, within Lake Pukaki area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.

Distance, time and grade

• Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
• Walking time: 3 hr one way
• DOC grade: Advanced

Access and alerts

Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.

• Mt Cook Conservation area and Braemar Conservation area wallaby control operation; First published on 8 June 2026.

• Wilding pine control in part of Braemar Conservation Area; First published on 11 March 2026. Last reviewed on 13 March 2026.

Dog access

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.

Description

This is a marked public access easment through private farmland. The public conservation land starts at Landslip Creek. From there, there is a marked route uphill to Braemar Dome under Mt Stevenson. The track is good for easy ski-touring in winter.

A ski-tourer on the public access easement to Landslip Creek

Mountain biking

The public access easement runs along the top of what is an ancient glacial terrace. This makes for enjoyable and easy riding. Ride in and return the same way.

This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.

A mountain biker returns from Landslip Creek

Getting there

Follow SH 8 north of Twizel for 18 km. Turn into Hayman Road at the bottom of Lake Pukaki, then into Braemar Road. Look out for the DOC sign for the car parking area.

Know before you go

Map: NZTopo50 BY16 Mount Stevenson

Private property and permissions

This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary.

Respect the landowner's livestock and property:

• Stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land

• Leave gates as you find them

• Use stiles where provided

• Keep your distance from livestock.

Dogs

You need permission from the Makarora River Ranch to take your dog into Hāwea Conservation Park using Boundary Creek Track. Email makaroraranch@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance of your visit to request permission. You must provide a valid worming certificate to ensure your dog is free from hydatids and sheep measles.

Sources and reuse

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The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.