I climbed to Syme Hut at Fanthams Peak. It’s tough going. It starts off with 3 kilometres of steps. Then it gets hard. It’s very steep and the scree is very loose. But keep pushing and eventual… Full review by Sherpa51450565315
Mar 13, 2024
It was a cloudy day, but it was also our only day in the area, so we still decided to do the walk up to the Pouakai Tarn. The walk itself is beautiful, even on a cloudy day. You start off in a ferny … Full review by b_long176
Feb 28, 2024
Cruise NZ Tours offer a great shuttle service to and from the mountain from New Plymouth. Was able to adjust his time to suit our requirements. So thanks Ian for your great service Full review by Relax15558332729
What are the conditions like for climbing to the summit during July-August?
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We wanted to climb the summit in April and it had already snowed and we could only reach the hut. We had a nice clear day early on but when we reached the hut we were …
We wanted to climb the summit in April and it had already snowed and we could only reach the hut. We had a nice clear day early on but when we reached the hut we were surrounded by clouds and it was around -11 degrees. So I would presume that there will be more snow around the mountain in July-August, so if you got a clear day for climbing the summit you would definitely need all the appropriate winter climbing gear like crampons. Obviously the weather there changes every day so your best shout is contacting their visitor centre the day before.
How long is the walk where you see the mountain reflected in the lake? Any ideas did not know if that can be walked in one day and do you need a guide? John
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I am not sure. There is an information place at the base, maybe contact them.
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