GREATER BANKS PENINSULA WALKS

Former lighthouse site 4wd access only.

Track features:
Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Robinsons Bay Reserve

10 mins circular

Great track for the whole family.

Track Status:

Open

Good track around former school site in Robinsons Bay. Park on main highway.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Road walking

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" 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
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

Ngaio Point

1 hour circular

Best coastal walk in Akaroa harbour.

Track Status:

Open

Best coastal walk in Akaroa harbour. Visits a swimming and a rocky beach. Fun for kids. Avoid at high tide.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" 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
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

Onawe Peninsula

1 hour return

Sacred/Tapu Māori site

Track Status:

Open

Sacred/Tapu Māori site – please walk with respect and refrain from eating. Beautiful views. Avoid at high tide.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic

Obtain "“Walk with me to Onawe” by Beverley Broad" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

Available from:

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

Okains Bay Millenium River Walk

15 mins circular

Short road walk alongside river.

Track Status:

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.

Track features:
Native bush, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" 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
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

Hay Reserve

½ hour circular

A lovely family walk to remnant native bush.

Track Status:

Rare remnant of Podocarp forest on valley floor. Lovely walk with kids. Combine with a visit to Pigeon Bay jetty.

Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Pigeon Bay

5 hours return

A coastal return walk.

Track Status:

There and back along coastal headland.

Track features:
Coastal, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Okuti Valley

½ hour circular

Circular bush walk.

Track Status:

Walk up through bush and make a circular return on gravel road. Nice picnic spot.

Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Little River-Wairewa Heritage Walk

1 hour circular

A gentle circular walk.

Track Status:

Open

A gentle walk around Little River township and back roads.

Track features:
Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking

Obtain "Little River-Wairewa Heritage Walk" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

Available from:

Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320

Little River Rail Trail

Full day both ways with many shorter options

Easy cycle or walking track.

Track Status:

Wonderful cycle or walk with lake and mountain views. Several access points along Highway 75. Kaituna Quarry best for short walk.

Track features:
Historic, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Christchurch Little River Rail Trail" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

Available from:

Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Download brochure

Kaituna Reserve

15 mins circular

Remnant native forest.

Track Status:

Rare remnant of Podocarp forest on valley floor.

Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Godley Head Gun Emplacement Track

¾ hour circular

Historic WWII defence sites.

Track Status:

Cliff top headland coastal track visiting historic WWII defence sites. Some closed due to earthquake damage but superb views.

Track features:
Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted

Greater Banks Peninsula Tramps/Hikes

Track Status:

Private Banks Peninsula Track

2 or 3 days

Private. Walkers must book and pay to use this track.

Track Status:

Click here to visit the Private Banks Peninsula 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.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Private Track" 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

Te Ara Pataka Gebbies Pass – Packhorse Hut

2 hours one way

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

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
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

Tutakakahikura Reserve

1 hour circular

A steep bush reserve accessible by 4WD only from Flea Bay Road.

Track Status:

A steep bush reserve accessible by 4WD only from Flea Bay Road.

Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Road walking

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Nikau Palm Gully

5 hours return

Via private land, ring owner first.

Track Status:

Access to Nikau Palm Gully reserve is via private land. Ring owner for permission beforehand. 03-3047066, Onuku Farm Hostel. Park at DOC carpark.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

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

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
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

Ellangowan Reserve

40 mins return

Avoid in low cloud

Track Status:

Avoid in low cloud

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Road walking

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Ōtepatotu

15 mins to 1 hour circular

A short walk through bush to harbour and ocean views.

Track Status:

15 mins to harbour viewpoint or climb through bush to Lavericks Peak summit for views over Pacific. Avoid in low cloud.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Panama Rock

2 hours circular

Spectacular radial dike and lava dome on private reserve.

Track Status:

Open

Spectacular radial dike and lava dome on private reserve. Main track includes steep section. Shorter 15 min option to peak. Avoid in low cloud.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Sign posted, Road walking

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" 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
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

Childrens Bay Farm Walkway

3 hours circular

Delightful walk over headland.

Track Status:

Open

Delightful walk over headland from Akaroa to Takamatua with amazing views. Also known as the Rhino walk. Optional circular return on quiet back roads.

Track features:
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, 74 Rue Lavaud, 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

Okuti Track

2 hours one way

Connects Hilltop to Okuti Valley on a farm track which crosses through working farms.

Track Status:

Open

Connects Hilltop to Okuti Valley on a farm track which crosses through working farms. Closed for lambing 1 Aug to 15 Nov.

Track features:
Native bush, Track formed, Sign posted

Notes on track status:
Closed for lambing 1 Aug-15Nov

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" 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
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

Saddle Hill

2 hours return

Spectacular views. Avoid in low cloud.

Track Status:

Open

Follow marked track to summit. Spectacular views. Avoid in low cloud.

Track features:
Summit

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" 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
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

Faulkner Track

3 hours one way

Packhorse Hut via Orton Bradley Park.

Track Status:

Open

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

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
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

Te Oka Reserve

1.5 hours

Connects Bossu Road to Te Oka and Tumbledown bays.

Track Status:

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.

Track features:
Coastal, Sign posted, Road walking

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" 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
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

Lyttelton Crater Rim Walkway

9-10 hrs one way

Follows Crater Rim Walkway from Godley Head to Ahuriri Reserve.

Track Status:

Advance booking required

Follow Crater Rim Walkway from Godley Head to Ahuriri Reserve. Use Summit Road to get past short section still closed at Cass Peak.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

*Dog access restrictions:
Dogs prohibited Cass Peak, Coopers Knob and Ahuriri reserves

Orton Bradley – 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

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
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

Camp Bay Farm Track

2 hours 30 mins one way

Private walk. Book and pay to use. Contact sam.yeatman@yahoo.co.nz.

Track Status:

Advance booking required

Spectacular coastal views on remote farm with overnight hut accommodation.
Private walk. You must book in advance and pay to day walk and/or to stay at Little Port Cooper Schoolhouse. Contact sam.yeatman@yahoo.co.nz, 03-329 3276 or click Advanced booking required under Track Status.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed

Camp Bay Old Pack Track

1 hour 45 mins one way

Private walk. Book and pay to use. Contact sam.yeatman@yahoo.co.nz.

Track Status:

Spectacular coastal views on remote farm with overnight hut accommodation. You must book in advance and pay to day walk and/or to stay at Little Port Cooper Schoolhouse. Contact sam.yeatman@yahoo.co.nz, 03-329 3276 or click on Advance Booking Required under Track Status.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed

Monument North Track

1½ hours one way

Route to Mt Herbert massif from 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. 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, 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
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

Te Ara Pataka

Track Status:

Te Ara Pataka Gebbies Pass – Packhorse Hut

2 hours one way

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

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
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

Te Ara Pataka Packhorse Hut – Mt Herbert

3 hours one way

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

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
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

Te Ara Pataka Mt Herbert – Port Levy Saddle

2.5 hours one way

Easiest access to highest peak on Banks Peninsula.

Track Status:

Track features:
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
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

Te Ara Pataka Rod Donald Hut access track

25 mins one way from Te Ara Pataka

Overnight users must pre-book online through www.doc.govt.nz. Day walkers welcome.

Track Status:

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.

Track features:
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, 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
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

Te Ara Pataka Port Levy Saddle to Hilltop

6.5 hours one way

Magnificent ridgeline walk.

Track Status:

Views, totara graveyard and several bush reserves make an excellent track. Avoid in low cloud. Closed for lambing Sep - 25 Oct east of Rod Donald Hut track junction.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Historic, 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
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

Te Ara Pataka Pettigrews Track section

40 mins one way

Mountain bikes use this farm track to access or exit Te Ara Pataka.

Track Status:

Open

Mountain bikes use this farm track to access or exit Te Ara Pataka.
Closed for lambing 1 Sep – 25 Oct.

Track features:
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
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

Te Ara Pataka Montgomery Reserve

1 hour one way, 2 hours return

Ancient tōtara forest.

Track Status:

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.

Track features:
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
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

Kaituna Valley – Packhorse Hut

2 hours one way

Great first overnight tramp for kids.

Track Status:

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. Closed for lambing 8 Aug - 15 Oct.

Track features:
Native bush, Historic, Sign posted

Obtain "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" 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
Little River Information Station, Old Railway Building, Main Highway, 03 325 1320
Lyttelton Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
Download brochure

Monument South Track

1 hour 30 mins one way

Climb up through protected private land regenerating into native forest, or use track to make a loop return from Packhorse Hut.

Track Status:

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.

Track features:
Native bush, Track formed

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
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

Faulkner Track

3 hours one way

Packhorse Hut via Orton Bradley Park.

Track Status:

Open

Track features:
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, 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
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

Orton Bradley – 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

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
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

Diamond Harbour – Mt Herbert

3 hours one way

Walk to Banks Peninsula's higest peak from Diamond Harbour.

Track Status:

Catch the ferry to Diamond Harbour and walk to Peninsula’s highest summit. Closed for lambing 1 Aug to 16 Oct. Crosses private farmland.

Track features:
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
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

Summit Link Track

30 mins one way

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

Track Status:

Open

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

Monument North Track

1½ hours one way

Route to Mt Herbert massif from Purau Saddle on Purau-Port Levy Road.

Track Status:

Open

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
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

Christchurch Link Walks

Track Status:

Taylors Mistake carpark to Godley Head

3 hours return

From Taylors Mistake to Godley Head via Pilgrims Way track.

Track Status:

Click to check CCC website for more information and track status

From Taylors Mistake to Godley Head via Pilgrims Way track. Optional return via Breezes Col/Anaconda track.

Track features:
Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Breezes Col/Anaconda

2½ hours return

Shared use track linking Godley Head and Taylors Mistake.

Track Status:

Shared use track linking Godley Head and Taylors Mistake.

Track features:
Summit, Sign posted

Captain Thomas

2 hours return

Links Sumner to the Crater Rim Walkway.

Track Status:

Shared use track linking Sumner (Upper/Lower Sumner Vale Drive) and Crater Rim Walkway.

Track features:
Native bush, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Bridle Path on city side

1 hour one way to Summit Road

Heathcote to Summit Road via Bridle Path.

Track Status:

The city side of the Bridle Path linking Heathcote (at Gondola) to Summit Road, Crater Rim Walkway and Lyttelton.

Track features:
Historic, Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Rāpaki Track

1 hour one way to Summit Road

Links Rāpaki Road to Summit Road.

Track Status:

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 features:
Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Mt Vernon Farm Track

1 hour one way to Summit Road

Links Hillsborough to Summit Road.

Track Status:

Links Hillsborough Terrace to Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway.

Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Huntsbury Track

1 hour one way to Summit Road

Links Huntsbury to Summit Road.

Track Status:

Links Huntsbury Ave to Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway.

Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Victoria Park/Bowenvale

1½ hours one way to Summit Road

Links Bowenvale to the Summit Road.

Track Status:

Links Bowenvale Ave to Summit Road and Crater Rim Walkway.

Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Worsley

1 hour one way to Summit Road

Links Worsley's Road to the Summit Road.

Track Status:

A rough and rutted track popular with mountain bikes and 4WD vehicles links Worsley’s Road to Summit Road.

Track features:
Track formed

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Kennedys Bush

2 hours one way to Summit Road

Links Halswell Quarry to Kennedys Bush.

Track Status:

Links Halswell Quarry to Kennedys Bush, Sign of the Bellbird and Ohinetahi reserve off Summit Road.

Track features:
Track formed, Sign posted

Obtain "Port Hills 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
Download brochure

Christchurch Link Tramps/Hikes

Track Status:

Scarborough Bluffs Track

2 hours return

Links Taylors Mistake with Evans Pass Road.

Track Status: