Foggy Peak
Foggy peak is easy to access. From Christchurch drive towards Arthurs Pass and stop at the top of Porters Pass about 1hour 15 mins from CHCH. There is a carpark on the right. Foggy Peak is on the same side of the road right beside the car park. Lock your car and take normal mountain walking equipment with you and climb to the top. Wonderful views.
You do not have to go to the top to experience alpine plants but there are good ones near the top.
Remember the weather can change quickly in the mountains.
Walking up you walk though mountain grassland, and small hardy shrubs and occasional open patches. Once through that you are out onto quite stable scree if you stick to the wide ridgeline.
Plant pages can be found here
Field Trip Jan 2013
Field Trip Jan 2022
You do not have to go to the top to experience alpine plants but there are good ones near the top.
Remember the weather can change quickly in the mountains.
Walking up you walk though mountain grassland, and small hardy shrubs and occasional open patches. Once through that you are out onto quite stable scree if you stick to the wide ridgeline.
Plant pages can be found here
Field Trip Jan 2013
Field Trip Jan 2022
Views from the top of Foggy Peak.