Do not recommend!!! Unless you are very fit/enjoy climbing boulders, I would not recommend you do this track. The views up top were not that great (I mean they are very good, but not so different from what you see from the bottom)

It was the most stunning track. The climbing part was hard but if you have some experiences you can make it.

We needed 6 hours in total (2h to Aspiring hut, 1,5h to junction in pearl flat and 1,5h for the steep climb, 1h for lunch and taking a bath in the river) with medium fitness level. I would recommend this tramp just for experienced hikers. The last part is really steep, sometimes really exposed and dangerous. But when you turn on your brain, be careful and grab the roots/stones or gras on the way its doable and completely worth the effort. The views from the hut (1065m) are breathtaking. Some Keas yelled early in the morning and woken us. Also lots of sandflies. When you bring a beer you can cool it down in the little creek nearby the hut ;)

Well worth it. End up in the middle of the most magical mountains!! Flat for 2-2.5 hours until you arrive at the Mount Aspiring Hut .. Flat for another 1.45 hours until you get to the ridge you climb. Lots of roots and trees to climb up but you will be blown away! :)