New Zealand Alpine Trekking - Broderick Pass

Climber above Brodrick Pass, looking at the lower ridge line of Mt McKenzie. (Photo K. Payne)

Brodrick Pass and Mt McKenzie

An alpine pass situated on the Main Divide, linking the Hopkins/Huxley Valleys to the less accessible Landsborough Wilderness Area. A "Kiwi classic" framed by Mount McKenzie (2156m) and Mount Strauchon (2391m), Brodrick Pass offers great views of the wide variety of landscapes - open river flats and gentle beech forests to rugged, snow-covered mountaintops. Both Mount McKenzie and Mount Strauchon can each be climbed in a day from Brodrick Hut.

 

Day 1: Travel to Hopkins Valley and climb to Brodrick Hut. 8 hours trekking.

Day 2: Climb Mt McKenzie via Brodrick Pass, 8 hours

Day3: Spare day

Day 4: Return to Lake Tekapo

 

Cost: NZ$ 2,600 for a party of 2 participants

 

Mt McKenzie is easily reached from Broderick Pass via the ridge line to the right

Prerequisites

Only available to returning clients.

Participants need to have a high level of fitness since sleeping bags, all food and cooking utensils need to be carried.