Five Passes Route
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Five Passes Route

Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Park

Conquer the classic backcountry Five Passes loop in Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks.

Points available
2000
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Structure
1 objectives · 1 checkpoints

The expedition

Overview

Located in Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Park, the Five Passes is a classic backcountry loop trip. This route is mostly off-track, covering approximately 55km with over 4,000m of elevation gain. This is a serious undertaking for experienced navigators seeking a true wilderness experience away from the tourist crowds.

The Route

The journey involves crossing five distinct high points:

  • Sugarloaf Pass
  • Park Pass
  • Cow Saddle
  • Fiery Col
  • Fohn Saddle

Resources

Your objectives

Successfully navigate and complete the full Five Passes backcountry circuit.

Submit Proof of Completion
Upload your GPX track or a photo from one of the five passes to verify your completion of the route.
Proof: gpx upload· 2000 pts

Patches & badges

Complete this challenge to earn a Hikezilla patch (badges coming soon).

Recent completions

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