Diamond Harbour Walks
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Diamond Harbour Walks
Track Status:
1
Quail Island Whakamaru Beach
Well formed track surface. Easy flat walking10 mins one way
Prohibited Short walk to swimming beach.
Track Status:
Short walk to swimming beach.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "DOC Ōtamahua/Quail Island" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 03 379 4082
- Download brochure
2
Quail Island Discovery Trail
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill1 hour circular
Prohibited Historic sites of Quail Island.
Track Status:
Includes Heritage Centre, island summit, ecological restoration area, Scott’s kennels and beach.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "DOC Ōtamahua/Quail Island" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 03 379 4082
- Download brochure
3
Quail Island Track
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill2½ hours circular
Prohibited Circumnavigates the whole island.
Track Status:
A walk around the entire island, crossing native bush restoration projects. Fine views across to the mainland.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "DOC Ōtamahua/Quail Island" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 03 379 4082
- Download brochure
4
Orton Bradley Camellia Walk
Well formed track surface. Easy flat walking10 mins one way
Prohibited A gentle climb though camellia bushes.
Track Status:
Open
A gentle climb though camellia bushes to the Dunmallet track. Open year round. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
5
Orton Bradley Rhododendron Walk
Easy access short walk suitable for all abilities, wheelchair assisted, pushchairs15 mins circular
Prohibited Enjoy the Rhododendrons in bloom from Sep - Dec
Track Status:
Open
Allow extra time to enjoy the flowers in spring Sep-Dec. Open Year round. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley Park.
Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted
Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
6
Orton Bradley Arboretum
Well formed track surface. Easy flat walking½ hour return
Prohibited Featuring significant trees.
Track Status:
Open
Farmland, a walnut grove, southern beech and North American conifers make a beautiful walk. Open year round. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley Park.
Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted
Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
7
Orton Bradley Dunmallet Loop
Well formed track surface. Easy flat walking20 mins circular
Prohibited Links the farm to picnic area.
Track Status:
Open
A pleasant walk between the farm and picnic areas in the park including many trees planted by Orton Bradley. Open year round. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley Park..
Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted
Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
8
Orton Bradley Big Rock
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill1 hour return
Prohibited Great views from Big Rock.
Track Status:
Open
Scramble up Big Rock for great views of Lyttelton Harbour. Closed for lambing 14 Aug to 31 Sep. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley Park.
Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted
Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
9
Black Point to Yacht Club
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill30 mins return
Dogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions applyIncludes Hays Bay swimming beach and a short walk to Black Point summit.
Track Status:
Open
Includes Hays Bay swimming beach and a short walk to Black Point summit.
Track features:
Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted
Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted
10
Coastal path Church Bay to Purau
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hillUp to 1½ hours one way
*
Dogs allowed under effective control - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions applyVarious entry points including wharf.
Track Status:
Open
Various entry points including wharf. Make a return circuit using Stoddart Point reserve or Inland route.
Track features:
Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted
Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Diamond Harbour (Te Waipapa) Map" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
*Dog access restrictions:
*Dogs prohibited from all foreshore areas except Diamond Harbour beach. Dogs permitted Diamond Harbour beach but restricted to short leash 1 Dec to 1 Mar 9am-7pm.
*Dogs prohibited from all foreshore areas except Diamond Harbour beach. Dogs permitted Diamond Harbour beach but restricted to short leash 1 Dec to 1 Mar 9am-7pm.
11
Purau to Charteris Bay
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill½ hour to 1½ hours one way
Dogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions applyCoastal track using quiet back roads.
Track Status:
Open
Creates various circular return routes for coastal track using quiet back roads. Take track from above Purau Bay via Rawhiti Ave to Bayview Road and eventually to Charteris Bay.
Track features:
Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Diamond Harbour (Te Waipapa) Map" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Diamond Harbour Tramps/Hikes
Track Status:
1
Orton Bradley Magnificent Gully
Easy tramping track - well formed track2 hours including lookout spur
Prohibited Time includes an easy return loop using Hunters Gully and going to the Lookout.
Track Status:
Open
Time includes an easy return loop using Hunters Gully and going to the Lookout (harder, steeper track). Closed for lambing 14 Aug to 31 Sep. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley.
Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
2
Orton Bradley Waterfall Track
Easy tramping track - well formed track2 hours return
Prohibited Walk through bush to the beautiful Orton Bradley Waterfall
Track Status:
Open
Extension of the Main Valley to Big Rock track. Closed for lambing 14 Aug to Sep 31. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley.
Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
3
Orton Bradley Tablelands Loop
Easy tramping track - well formed track2½ hours circular
Prohibited Time given is from the car park.
Track Status:
Open
Time given is from the car park. Closed for lambing 14 Aug to 31 Sep.
Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Orton Bradley Park Walks and Tracks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
6
Mt Herbert walkway
Track mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill7 hours return
Prohibited Superb views from highest summit on Banks Peninsula.
Track Status:
Superb views from highest summit on Banks Peninsula. Closed for lambing 1 Aug to 16 Oct. Crosses private farmland.
Track features:
Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Te Ara Pātaka (Summit Walkway)" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, 74 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
9
Te Ara Pataka Mt Herbert – Port Levy Saddle
Easy tramping track - well formed track2.5 hours one way
Prohibited Easiest access to highest peak on Banks Peninsula.
Track Status:
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.
Track features:
Summit, Sign posted
Summit, Sign posted
Obtain "Te Ara Pātaka (Summit Walkway)" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- Akaroa Adventure Centre, 74 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
- DOC Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
10
Monument Track – Little Mt Herbert
Route: unformed and roug surface. No marking1½ hours one way
Prohibited Track starts at Purau Saddle on Purau-Port Levy Road.
Track Status:
Open
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.
Track features:
Summit
Summit
Obtain "“Banks Peninsula” by Mark Pickering" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, 03 379 4082
- Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
- Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
