Distance: 3.8 km (2.0 DOC hours) - Unmarked route, clear - Moderate terrain
Altitude: 183m to 304m. Gain: 32m. Loss: 153m . Gradient: 3 deg (Gentle)
Skills: - Prolonged rivers (4/6)

Unmarked route, clear (7/9)
Unmarked route, follows obvious geography (river, spur, trail, etc)

Primary, unmapped (2/5)
Route not on maps, but is principal access to hut or along range / catchment

Gentle (difficulty: 2/5)
Gentle slopes

Moderate (difficulty: 3/5)
Low scrub in open or bush / river rocks

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

Prolonged rivers (difficulty: 4/6)
Frequent river travel - impassible after rain, risk of getting trapped

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

It'll be cold and dark with the risk of higher than normal flows.

From South Ohau Hut, follow the river down. There are some tricky pools and big rocks in a few spots but on the whole this is an enjoyable river on a nice day. The route is impassible in flood.

Note: Described in the reverse direction to your journey

Carry on up the river from the junction of the North and South Ohau. Keep an eye out for the sign on the river bank and the hut. Both have reflectors on them if arriving in the dark.