New Zealand Walk: Breathtaking views on Mt Fyffe

Breathtaking views on Mt Fyffe adventure

The mountainous views from the track to Mt Fyffe.

Breathtaking views on Mt Fyffe adventure

By Yvonne van Eerden

The morning was clear and sunny so it was a goer for Mt Fyffe (1602) in the Seaward Kaikoura Range, in the Marlborough region. The morning before, the cloud covered the tops of the mountains so we decided to wait one more day as we certainly wanted the views over the mountains, Kaikoura plains and peninsula.

We parked in the carpark and organised ourselves for our adventure to the hut which was initially our plan. The 4WD track was in good condition and the bush was on both sides going up so we still had shade. There was no wind at all.

After one hour we came to a clearing where the picnic tables looked quite inviting for morning tea and a rest. We met with some bike riders and another few people walking the track which was wonderful to see.

The views were spectacular even though we were not very high and the cloud was following and came from the tops even though when we left Kaikoura there was no cloud at all.

We just knew it was a good day and continued up, up and up. We took photos as we went in case the cloud stayed.

The scenery was so breathtaking to see as we went higher and higher and were amongst the mountains. It was an incredible feeling to see such beautiful mountains and the Kowhai River so far below.

We stopped many times for photos and just to take in the views. We Above left: Mt Fyffe Hut. Above right: Great views from the track.