Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park is a protected area in Canterbury, New Zealand. Covering around 21,000 hectares, it is located on both sides of State Highway 73, from east of Porters Pass to south of Castle Hill Village.[1]

Walking down from Trig 'M'

The park is important for the preservation of South Island high country ecosystems. It contains:

Trig 'M' is a notable track for the Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park; it is an easy climb through subalpine scrub to a windy summit. From here there is a panoramic view north to the Craigieburn Range, east to Christchurch, and southwest to Lake Coleridge.[2]

References

  1. "Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park". Arthurspass. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  2. "Trig M". New Zealand Tramper. Retrieved 14 April 2020.


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