Copland River at Welcome Flat, New Zealand

Ruedi Mosimann

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New Zealand Copland River at Welcome Flat

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The hot pools are certainly the main attraction, after a 6-7 hour walk it feels really relaxing to enjoy the pools.

Travel Information

From the carpark at Hwy. 6, it is a 6 to 7 hour walk to get to Welcome Flat Hut. See http://www.doc.govt.nz/coplandtrack
for more information.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 05:53 - 21:23 | current local time: 19:09

Photo Themes Glacier water hot spring moutains River Riverbed Swingbridge

Locations Welcome Flat Swingbridge

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Spot Comments (3)

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Manuel Becker 29.05.2017

Looks like such a nice place, thanks for sharing Ruedi! So it's possible to stay there for the night after this long hike? And do you need to walk the same route back or is there any other path you took?

Ruedi Mosimann 30.05.2017

Yes you can stay at the hut which you have to book in advance. I walked the same way back. However, you can approach it from the eastern side of the Southern Alps, from Mt.Cook Village, most likely not something the average photographer would attempt.

Team

Manuel Becker 30.05.2017

Sounds great, thanks for the insights! Would love to visit New Zealand in the future, so I am already looking for great experiences like this one. Really appreciate your spot/answer!