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Butler Saddle

Type
Pass
Altitude
1870m
Part of
Jollie Range

Named after Samuel Butler, as this is the saddle from which Butler first saw Whitcombe Pass and
rather optimistically resolved to check out the quality of sheep grazing on its far side.

Lat/lon
-43.315624,170.932932, NZ Topo Map
Approach

Butler Saddle
provides good access to the lower Reischek and Rakaia Valleys. The approach from the Lawrence is
straightforward. To reach the Rakaia River from the saddle, sidle north-west to reach the spur leading
down to Meins Knob. At Meins Knob pick up the cut track that leads both up and down valley.

Accessed from
Lawrence River
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Comments
Attribution
Yvonne Cook and Geoff Spearpoint,
in association with the Canterbury Mountaineering Club

UUID
 
6508804a-123e-4bb5-aa29-85e5d41dfc3a