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Mt Torlesse, Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park

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Access Carpark just off SH73, before Porters Pass

Grade Moderate– difficult

Time 8–9hr return

Distance 16.6km return

Total ascent 1416m

Topo50 map BW21

Permission to stay at Kowai Hut can be sought from Brooksdale Station, 03 318 4748

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