Distance: 0.7 km (0.3 DOC hours) - Tramping track - Easy-moderate terrain
Altitude: 1027m to 1077m. Gain: 50m. Loss: 51m . Gradient: 9 deg (Gentle)
Skills:

Tramping track (4/9)
Cut, marked tramping track: natural, rough ground surface

Primary, mapped (1/5)
Formal route, on maps, principal access to hut or along range / catchment

Gentle (difficulty: 2/5)
Gentle slopes

Easy-moderate (difficulty: 2/5)
Tussock / river-gravel / open bush / cut track

None (difficulty: 1/7)
No alpine skills required

None (difficulty: 1/6)
No unbridged river crossings

None (difficulty: 1/7)
No alpine skills required

A good cut track runs west from the signposted track junction to Hinerua Hut, crossing a couple of saddles. Hinerua Hut is located int he 2nd clearing, looking south down the valley. Don't be alarmed by it's absence in the first!

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

A good cut track runs east from Hinerua Hut, climbing pt1061 to a signposted track junction.