Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At the northern end of Nelson Lakes National Park lies the start of one of the most popular overnight tramps (hikes), Robert Ridge Route. This track traverse’s alpine terrain, which can make it potentially very hazardous. This video will help you identify these high-risk areas and give you tips to navigate them correctly, ensuring that you make it home safely.
Use NZ Mountain Safety Council's free trip planning app, Plan My Walk, to plan for your NZ adventure. Visit planmywalk.nz
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.org.mountainsafety.planmywalk Apple Store: apps.apple.com/nz/app/plan-my-walk/id1554411490
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Developed in partnership with
Department of Conservation | MetService New Zealand | New Zealand Police | New Zealand Alpine Club | NZOIA Excellence in Outdoor Leadership | New Zealand Mountain Guides Association | LandSAR New Zealand
*The use of drones on all public conservation land is prohibited without the Department of Conservation’s permission. All of our filming has been granted this access and we work hard to follow all of the guidelines and requirements associated with that. Visit doc.govt.nz for more information*
At the northern end of Nelson Lakes National Park lies the start of one of the most popular overnight tramps (hikes), Robert Ridge Route. This track traverse’s alpine terrain, which can make it potentially very hazardous. This video will help you identify these high-risk areas and give you tips to navigate them correctly, ensuring that you make it home safely.
Use NZ Mountain Safety Council's free trip planning app, Plan My Walk, to plan for your NZ adventure. Visit planmywalk.nz
Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.org.mountainsafety.planmywalk Apple Store: apps.apple.com/nz/app/plan-my-walk/id1554411490
#MakeItHomeNZ #hiking #newzealand #nelsonlakesnationalpark #nelsonlakes #angelushut #robertridgeroute #robertridgetrackreview #lakeangelus #robertridge
Developed in partnership with
Department of Conservation | MetService New Zealand | New Zealand Police | New Zealand Alpine Club | NZOIA Excellence in Outdoor Leadership | New Zealand Mountain Guides Association | LandSAR New Zealand
*The use of drones on all public conservation land is prohibited without the Department of Conservation’s permission. All of our filming has been granted this access and we work hard to follow all of the guidelines and requirements associated with that. Visit doc.govt.nz for more information*
