GREATER BANKS PENINSULA WALKS

































































Greater Banks Peninsula Walks


Open, but only the top half of the Reserve.
16 kms of wonderful walking in Banks Peninsula’s largest reserve. Access by vehicle from Long Bay Road or on foot from Akaroa via Purple Peak Saddle (see Akaroa map).
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
Open, but only the top half of the Reserve. Avoid Lisborn Track, Kereru Track and any tracks lower than Boundary Falls.
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- Download brochure


Former lighthouse site 4wd access only.
Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Open
Short easy walk with interesting rustic displays. Good track around former school site in Robinsons Bay. Park on Valley Road car park.
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure


Open
Best coastal walk in Akaroa harbour. Visits a swimming and a rocky beach. Fun for kids. Avoid at high tide.
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure


Open
Sacred/Tapu Māori site – please walk with respect and refrain from eating. Beautiful views. Avoid at high tide.
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic
- Duvauchelle Store and Cafe, 6075 Christchurch-Akaroa Road State Highway 75, Duvauchelle 7581, 03-304-5807
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320


Open
Short walk on quiet roads by river. Combine with a visit to Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum, beach walk and return drive via Little Akaloa.
Native bush, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure


Rare remnant of Podocarp forest on valley floor. Lovely walk with kids. Combine with a visit to Pigeon Bay jetty.
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Click to check DOC website for alerts Note: track closes for lambing from 20 July-20 November
There and back along coastal headland.
Coastal, Sign posted
Note: track closes for lambing from 20 July-20 November
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Walk up through bush and make a circular return on gravel road. Nice picnic spot.
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Open
A gentle walk around Little River township and back roads.
Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320



Wonderful cycle or walk with lake and mountain views. Several access points along Highway 75. Kaituna Quarry best for short walk.
Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure


Rare remnant of Podocarp forest on valley floor.
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Cliff top headland coastal track visiting historic WWII defence sites. Some closed due to earthquake damage but superb views.
Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Greater Banks Peninsula Tramps/Hikes


Click here to visit the Private Banks Track site for further information and booking
Private. Walkers must book and pay to use this track. Fee includes accommodation. Wonderful experience for novice and experienced walkers. Visit www.bankstrack.co.nz for more information.
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784


A steep bush reserve accessible by 4WD only from Flea Bay Road.
Native bush, Track formed, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Access to Nikau Palm Gully reserve is via private land. Ring owner for permission beforehand. 03-3047066, Onuku Farm Hostel. Park at DOC carpark.
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Avoid in low cloud
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


15 mins to harbour viewpoint or climb through bush to Lavericks Peak summit for views over Pacific. Avoid in low cloud.
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Open
Spectacular radial dike and lava dome on private reserve. Main track includes steep section. Shorter 30 min return option to peak. Avoid in low cloud. To overnight at hut or camp contact Robin Burleigh rjburleigh@xtra.co.nz
Native bush, Summit, Sign posted, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure


Open
1 hour there and back to Rhino viewpoint on headland or 3 hour circuit via Takamatua
Native bush, Coastal, Sign posted, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure



Note track closes for lambing 1 Aug–15 Nov
Connects Okuti Valley to Hilltop on a farm track which crosses through working farms. Closed for lambing 1 Aug to 15 Nov.
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Closed for lambing 1 Aug-15Nov
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure


Open
Follow marked track to summit. Spectacular views. Avoid in low cloud.
Summit
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure


Open
Connects Bossu Road to Te Oka and Tumbledown bays on an open tussock spur grassland and a short walk on gravel roads at the bottom.
Coastal, Sign posted, Road walking
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Gallery, Main Road, Little River, 03 325 1944
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Download brochure



Follow Crater Rim Walkway from Godley Head to Ahuriri Reserve. Use Summit Road to get past short section still closed at Cass Peak.
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure
Dogs prohibited Cass Peak, Coopers Knob and Ahuriri reserves
Te Ara Pataka



Good walk to historic tramping hut. Fun for kids. Overnight users must book hut on www.doc.govt.nz. Closed for lambing 8 Aug to 15 Oct.
Historic
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Track sidles below southern side of Mt Bradley through DOC reserve and private farmland. Closed for lambing 8 Aug to 15 Oct. Keep to marked track.
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Walk as part of Te Ara Pataka or from Port Levy Saddle it is the easiest way to access highest peak on Banks Peninsula. Avoid in low cloud. Closed for lambing 8 Aug to 15 Oct. Crosses private farmland.
Summit, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Open
Allow 50 mins to hut from Port Levy saddle, 6 hours from Hilltop. During lambing closure, 1 Sep – 25 Oct, access from Port Levy Saddle only. Day walkers welcome. Overnight users must pre-book online through www.doc.govt.nz.
Native bush, Summit, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure



Views, totara graveyard and several bush reserves make an excellent track. Avoid in low cloud.
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure



Note track closes for lambing 1 Sept-25 Oct
Mountain bikes use this farm track to access or exit Te Ara Pataka.
Closed for lambing 1 Sep – 25 Oct.
Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Steep track through regenerating and old growth forest. Walk as part of Te Ara Pataka, or make an excellent there and back walk to Montgomery Peak. Ancient giant totara features in lower part of reserve. Click HERE for hiking transport service information.
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Climb through bush to Packhorse Hut. Stream crossing on stepping stones but be prepared to get wet feet after rain. Track open during lambing for Packhorse access. Overnight users must book hut on www.doc.govt.nz.
Native bush, Historic, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Open
Climb up through protected private land regenerating into native forest, or use track to make a loop return from Packhorse Hut. 6km walk down quiet Kaituna Valley Road to start of track 8. Closed for lambing 8 Aug – 15 Oct.
Native bush, Track formed
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug–15 Oct
Leave your car in Orton Bradley car park and walk to Packhorse Hut. Closed for lambing 8 Aug to 15 Oct. Crosses private farmland. Overnight users must book hut on www.doc.govt.nz. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley. Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug–15 Oct
Native bush, Historic
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug- 15 Oct
Enjoy Orton Bradley Park and climb Mt Herbert. Crosses private farmland. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley. Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug–15 Oct
Native bush, Summit, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Catch the ferry to Diamond Harbour and walk to Peninsula’s highest summit. Closed for lambing 1 Aug to 16 Oct. Crosses private farmland.
Summit, Sign posted
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure


Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug – 15 Oct.
Short cut between summit of Little Mt Herbert and Monument North Track. Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug–15 Oct


Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug-15 Oct
Track starts at Purau Saddle on Purau-Port Levy Road. Climb to Little Mt Herbert Summit using shortcut track or fork left to stay on Monument track to head to Port Levy Saddle or Kaituna Valley. Crosses private farmland. Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug–15 Oct
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure
Christchurch Link Walks


Start at Taylors Mistake or Godley Head car park. Circular track around headland via Pilgrims Way and Black Rock Track. Check Mountain biking information on www.ccc.govt.nz
Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



Mountain bike only track linking Godley Head to Taylors Mistake.
Summit, Sign posted



Shared use track linking Sumner (Upper/Lower Sumner Vale Drive) and Crater Rim Walkway.
Native bush, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



The city side of the Bridle Path linking Heathcote (at Gondola) to Summit Road, Crater Rim Walkway and Lyttelton.
Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



A popular shared use track with mountain bikers. Links Rapaki Road to Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway. Return via Mt Vernon for a loop.
Track formed, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



Links Hillsborough Terrace to Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway.
Track formed, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



Links Huntsbury Ave to Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway.
Track formed, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



Links Bowenvale Ave to Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway.
Track formed, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



A rough and rutted track popular with mountain bikes and 4WD vehicles links Worsley’s Road to Summit Road.
Track formed
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure



Links Halswell Quarry to Kennedys Bush, Sign of the Bellbird and Ohinetahi reserve off Summit Road.
Track formed, Sign posted
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure
Christchurch Link Tramps/Hikes


Links Taylors Mistake with Evans Pass Road. (First section up from the beach is on the road.)
Coastal, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Scroll down on CCC page.
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure


Open
Connects Barnett Park with Crater Rim.
Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
Scroll down on CCC page
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Download brochure