For more information about Akaroa visit: www.akaroa.com
Akaroa Walks
Track Status:
1
Boardwalk to Childrens Bay

10 mins one way

Beautiful views. Beach is mudflat.
Track Status:
Open
Beautiful views. Beach is mudflat. Dogs allowed. Also gives access to Childrens Bay Farm tramp – no dogs on tramp.
Track features:
Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Village Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- 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
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure
2
Explore Akaroa’s bush backdrop

½ an hour – 3 hours one way

Route linking all the bush reserves in Akaroa township – L’Aube Hill, Stanley Park and Garden of Tane.
Track Status:
Open
Route linking all the bush reserves in Akaroa township – L’Aube Hill, Stanley Park and Garden of Tane.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
Notes on track status:
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Obtain "Akaroa Village Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- 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
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure
3
French Cemetery

¾ hour circular

Historic cemetery.
Track Status:
Open
Short climb to the oldest Christian cemetery in the South Island and a tranquil beauty spot.
Track features:
Native bush, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Village Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- 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
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure
4
Stanley Park

½ hour circular

Rural walk on working farm.
Track Status:
Open
Steep rural park with grazing sheep. Keep dogs on leads during lambing.
Track features:
Native bush
Native bush
Obtain "Akaroa Village Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- 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
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure
5
Garden of Tane

Many tracks up to 1 hour circular

Family fun, native bush.
Track Status:
Open
Explore a maze of easy tracks in bush area. Fun for kids, hear the birds, lovely views and access to historic cemeteries.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed
Obtain "Akaroa Village Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- 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
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure
6
Garden Graveyards

1 hour circular

Historic cemeteries and native bush.
Track Status:
Open
Visit the historic Roman Catholic, Dissenters and Anglican cemeteries combined with a bush walk.
Track features:
Native bush, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Village Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- 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
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure
7
Lighthouse and Monument

1 hour circular

Historic lighthouse and monument.
Track Status:
Open
Visit the Lighthouse and the Britomart Monument site. See the Union Jack flying as it did in 1840 when the French arrived.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Village Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- 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
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Download brochure
8
Akaroa Civic Trust

½ hour to full day

5 historic town walks.
Track Status:
Open
Souvenir booklet with 5 walks on town streets in town centre, packed with historic information. Route not shown on map.
Track features:
Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa “Five Historic Walks” by Akaroa Civic Trust" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Adventure Centre and i-Site have moved to 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
Akaroa Tramps/Hikes
Track Status:
1
Woodills North

2 hours circular

Combine with Woodills South for a 2½ hour walk.
Track Status:
Open
Combine with Woodills South for a 2½ hour walk. Optional visit to heritage park, add ½ hour. Ford stream at Tree Crop Farm.
Track features:
Native bush, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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
2
Woodills South

1½ hours circular

Combine with Woodills North for a 2½ hour walk.
Track Status:
Open
Delightful circular walk from Akaroa including historic streets, bush walk and good views. Best done in conjunction with Woodills North.
Track features:
Native bush, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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
3
Heritage Park

20 mins circular

Fine views and commemorative trees.
Track Status:
Open
Features trees planted to commemorate personal and community occasions. Fine views. Vehicle access and parking from Long Bay Road.
Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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
4
Round the Mountain via Curry Track

4 hours circular

Superb walk visiting Purple Peak Curry Reserve.
Track Status:
Open
Superb walk from Akaroa via Woodills North to Purple Peak Curry Reserve. Enjoy regenerating and old growth forest, visit Frank Worsley's childhood home site, and make a circuit round Purple Peak on Curry Track before descending. Shorter options - drive to Heritage Park or make a half circuit via Grehan Valley. Skyline Beech is a short side track along the ridgeline.
Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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
5
Skyline Circuit

4-7 hours circular

Foot access to Hinewai Reserve.
Track Status:
Open
Climb Stony Bay Peak in fine weather or use Paripai shortcut for a gentler less exposed walk. Route also provides access on foot from Akaroa to Hinewai Reserve.
Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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
6
Misty Peaks


3 hours return

There and back ridgeline walk or full day circular walk from Akaroa
Track Status:
Open
Allow three hours for a there and back ridge walk, 4 to 7 hours for a circular walk from village or combine with Skyline circuit adding an extra 1½ hour ridge walk.
Track features:
Summit, Sign posted, Road walking
Summit, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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
7
Newton’s Waterfall

1 hour return

Road walk to waterfall.
Track Status:
Open
Walk via quiet Aylmers Valley Road, or drive to the end (limited parking) for a 10 minute walk to the waterfall.
Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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
8
Childrens Bay Farm Walkway

1 hour return or 3 hours circular

Delightful walk over headland.
Track Status:
Open
1 hour there and back to Rhino viewpoint on headland or 3 hour circuit via Takamatua
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Sign posted, Road walking
Native bush, Coastal, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Akaroa Country Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk
Available from:
- 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