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Lake Mathews Suspension Bridge – Lake Matheson loop from Lake Matheson

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West Coast (New Zealand)

Lake Mathews Suspension Bridge – Lake Matheson loop from Lake Matheson

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Lake Mathews Suspension Bridge – Lake Matheson loop from Lake Matheson

01:16

4.77km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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Parking

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57 m

Lake Matheson Walking Tracks Entrance

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185 m

View of Mount Tasman and Mount Cook

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Only visible in clear, cloudless weather

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339 m

Lake Mathews Suspension Bridge

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A stable suspension bridge

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910 m

Rainforest Trail in Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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1.31 km

View of Lake Matheson and the Southern Alps

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A beautiful round with views. The round is designed as a gravel road and you need no special equipment or fitness. Unfortunately also very crowded. Have fun.

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2.26 km

Lake Matheson

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A beautiful round with views. The round is designed as a gravel road and you need no special equipment or fitness. Unfortunately also very crowded. Have fun.

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2.31 km

Path to Reflection Point

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Easily accessible

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4.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

107 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 7 March

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Lake Mathews Suspension Bridge – Lake Matheson loop from Lake Matheson

Lake Matheson Walking Tracks Entrance

View of Mount Tasman and Mount Cook

Lake Mathews Suspension Bridge

Rainforest Trail in Westland Tai Poutini National Park

View of Lake Matheson and the Southern Alps

Lake Matheson

Path to Reflection Point

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