Diamond Harbour Walks
Diamond Harbour Walks
Track Status:
1
Stoddart Point

½ hour circular

Coastal 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:
- Diamond Harbour Eatery, 21 Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour 8972, 03 329 4465
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure
2
Purau Loops

2-3 hours circular

Diamond 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:
- Diamond Harbour Eatery, 21 Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour 8972, 03 329 4465
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure
3
Petes Path

1 hour circular

Combine bush, back blocks and the coast.
Track Status:
Open
Combine bush clad gullies, the School track across the back blocks and the coastal path.
bear friendly
bear friendly
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:
- Diamond Harbour Eatery, 21 Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour 8972, 03 329 4465
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure
4
Cliff Track to Charteris Bay

5 hours circular

Perfect 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:
- Diamond Harbour Eatery, 21 Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour 8972, 03 329 4465
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure
5
Onward to Orton Bradley

¾ hour one way

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:
- Diamond Harbour Eatery, 21 Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour 8972, 03 329 4465
- DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
- Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
- Motukarara Native Plant Nursery (DOC), Park Rd, Waihora Park, Motukarara, Christchurch 7672, 03-329 7846
- Download brochure
6
Orton Bradley Rhododendron Walk

15 mins circular

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

½ hour return

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

40 mins circular

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

1 hour return

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

1 hour circular

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 Kiwi Guardians" 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
11
Quail Island Track

2½ hours circular

Circumnavigates the whole island.
Track Status:
A walk around the entire Island, crossing native bush restoration projects. Visit Ōtamahua Hut. Overnight users must pre-book hut on www.doc.govt.nz Fine views across to the mainland.
Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Diamond Harbour Tramps/Hikes
Track Status:
1
Orton Bradley Magnificent Gully

2 hours including lookout spur

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

2 hours return

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

2½ hours circular

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:
4
Faulkner Track

3 hours one way

Packhorse Hut via Orton Bradley Park.
Track Status:
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.
Track features:
Native bush, Historic
Native bush, 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, 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
5
Mt Herbert Walkway – Orton Bradley to Mt Herbert

3 hours one way

Climb to Mt Herbert via Orton Bradley Park.
Track Status:
Open
Enjoy Orton Bradley Park and climb Mt Herbert. Closed for lambing 1 Aug to 16 Oct. Crosses private farmland. Small entry fee to Orton Bradley.
Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Sign posted
Native bush, 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, 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
6
Mt Herbert Walkway from Diamond Harbour

7 hours return

Superb views from highest summit on Banks Peninsula.
Track Status:
Superb views from highest summit on Banks Peninsula. Closed for lambing 8 Aug to 15 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, 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
7
Te Ara Pataka Gebbies Pass – Packhorse Hut


2 hours one way

Great first overnight tramp for kids.
Track Status:
Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug-15 Oct
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, 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
9
Te Ara Pataka Mt Herbert – Port Levy Saddle

2.5 hours one way

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, 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
10
Monument North Track

1½ hours one way

Route to Mt Herbert massif from Purau Saddle on Purau-Port Levy Road.
Track Status:
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. Closed for lambing 8 Aug-15 Oct.
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, 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