Rabbiters Peak

Follow a streambed from the South Huxley, cross the scree slope and scramble up the steeper rock to the summit.

One of the more accessible routes in the Southern Alps. Drive your 4WD to the base of the slope and choose a route up through the scattered beech forest and tussock. Cross onto the snowslopes and onwards in a westerly direction to the southern summit. A superb spot with views from Mt Aspiring to Malte Brun.

Either along the ridge from Rams Head, or from the bush edge in the North Temple, climb the steep tussock slopes to the crest of the ridge, then follow the ridge west to reach the summit. Rocky sections along the ridge can be turned on the north side.

Ascend the steep cirque wall at the head of the valley then strike up towards the permanent snowfield. Follow a line up through the bluffs to the low peak. The high peak is approximately 400m further north across easy snowfields.

Honey Badger can be found in a secluded gully system on the east side of Rabbiter’s Peak. The lower part of the route is not visible in the picture above. Climb four long pitches, WI3-4. The best descent is to abseil the route.