Diamond Harbour Walks
Serviced DOC hut
Picnic Shelter
Diamond Harbour Walks
Track Status:
1
Stoddart Point
Well formed track surface. Easy flat walking½ hour circular
Dogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions applyCoastal cliff walk.
Track Status:
Open
Combine a coastal cliff walk with lovely views with a wander around Diamond Harbour's town centre reserve.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking
Obtain "Diamond Harbour Coastal and Village Loop Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
2
Purau Loops
Easy tramping track - well formed track2-3 hours circular
Dogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions applyDiamond Harbour to Purau with three return options.
Track Status:
Open
Walk from Diamond Harbour Wharf to Purau beach along the cliff, with three different return options. Track rough in parts.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Obtain "Diamond Harbour Coastal and Village Loop Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
3
Pete’s Path
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill1 hour circular
Dogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions applyCombine bush, back blocks and the coast.
Track Status:
Open
Combine bush clad gullies, the School track across the back blocks and the coastal path.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Obtain "Diamond Harbour Coastal and Village Loop Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
4
Cliff Track to Charteris Bay
Easy tramping track - well formed track5 hours circular
Dogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions applyPerfect half day coastal walk.
Track Status:
Open
Birdsong, sparkling water and harbour views make a perfect half day walk. Return via quiet back roads or the way you came.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Road walking
Obtain "Diamond Harbour Coastal and Village Loop Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
5
Onward to Orton Bradley
Easy tramping track - well formed track¾ hour one way
Prohibited Links Charteris Bay to Orton Bradley Park.
Track Status:
Open
Keep going from Charteris Bay to Orton Bradley Park to enjoy its many walks, trees, historic buildings and the cafe. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley Park.
Track features:
Historic, Road walking
Historic, Road walking
Obtain "Diamond Harbour Coastal and Village Loop Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
6
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:
7
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:
8
Orton Bradley Dunmallet Loop
Well formed track surface. Easy flat walking40 mins circular
Prohibited Links the farm to picnic area.
Track Status:
Open
Walk through camellias to this track 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:
9
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:
10
Quail Island Discovery Trail
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill1 hour circular
Prohibited Historic sites of Quail Island.
Track Status:
Head to Whakamaru Beach (10 min) and follow the Discovery Trail to see the Heritage Centre Barracks, Leper colony and Scotts Kennels sites.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "DOC Ōtamahua/Quail IslandDOC Ōtamahua/Quail Island, DOC Kiwi Ranger" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Download brochure
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
11
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 IslandDOC Ōtamahua/Quail Island, DOC Kiwi Ranger" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Download brochure
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
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, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
7
Te Ara Pataka Gebbies Pass – Packhorse Hut
Easy tramping track - well formed track
Intermediate: Steep slopes, avoidable obstacles, poor traction2 hours one way
Prohibited Great first overnight tramp for kids.
Track Status:
Open
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.
Track features:
Historic
Historic
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, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
8
Te Ara Pataka Packhorse Hut – Mt Herbert
Route: unformed and roug surface. No marking3 hours one way
Prohibited Pass below Mt Bradley to reach Mt Herbert from the Packhorse Hut.
Track Status:
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.
Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, 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, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 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, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 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, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 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
