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LYTTELTON Walks

Track Status:
1
Coastal Walk to Pony Point Reserve
Walk familyWell formed track surface. Easy flat walking
2 hours one way
Dogs allowed under effective control
*
Dogs allowed under effective control - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions apply
A coastal meander with views over Lyttlelton port visiting historic sites and sandy swimming beaches.
Track Status:

A coastal meander with views over Lyttlelton port visiting historic sites, sandy swimming beaches and ending at the Pony Point Reserve. Ideal for families and part of the Head to Head walkway. Note the new track section from Cass Bay to Pony Point now goes straight up from the west end of Cass Bay towards the road, then traverses below the road to the top of Pony Point Reserve.
*Dogs on short leash on beaches 1 Dec-1 Mar 9am-7pm and at all times in Pony Point

 

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Lyttelton Town and Hills Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
  • Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
  • Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
  • Download brochure
*Dog access restrictions:
Dogs on short leash on beaches 1 Dec – 1 Mar 9am – 7pm and at all times in Pony Point.
2
Nooks and Crannies
Walk formed trackGentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill
3 hour circular
Dogs on leadsDogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions apply
Explore the nooks and crannies that make the historical port town of Lyttelton so interesting.
Track Status:

Open

Explore the nooks and crannies that make the historical port town of Lyttelton so interesting. Some strenuous street climbs and uneven surfaces.

Track features:
Native bush, Coastal, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking
Obtain "Lyttelton Town and Hills Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
  • Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
  • Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
  • Download brochure

LYTTELTON Tramps/Hikes

Track Status:
1
Urumau Loop
Tramp unformed trackTrack mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill
3.5 hour circular
Dogs on leadsDogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions apply
For the nimble-footed who like scrambling up rocks and narrow cliff paths.
Track Status:

Open

For the nimble-footed who like scrambling up rocks and narrow cliff paths. This walk has magnificent vistas over Whakaraupō /Lyttelton harbour, Sumner and Christchurch. This tramp includes steep hill climbs that are on oat-like tracks and is unsuitable after heavy rain. Beware of rock fall danger.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Sign posted
Obtain "Lyttelton Town and Hills Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
  • Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
  • Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
  • Download brochure
2
Whakaraupo Loop
Tramp unformed trackTrack mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill
2 hours circular
Dogs on leadsDogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions apply
A bracing loop walk with great views that takes you up through Whakaraupo Reserve on the Stan Helms Track and back down the historic Bridle Path.
Track Status:

Open

A bracing loop walk with great views that takes you up through Whakaraupo Reserve on the Stan Helms Track and back down the historic Bridle Path. This tramp includes steep hill climbs. Beware of rock fall danger.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Lyttelton Town and Hills Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
  • Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
  • Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
  • Download brochure
3
Ōhinehou Skyline Circuit
Tramp unformed trackTrack mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill
3 hour circular
Dogs on leadsDogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions apply
This tramp includes steep hill climbs. Beware of rock fall danger.
Track Status:

A tramp up the rugged, steep Major Hornbrook track, with fantastic views over Lyttelton/Whakaraupo Harbour and beyond Christchurch/Otautahi to the Southern Alps. Return via the historic Bridle Path. This tramp includes steep hill climbs. Beware of rock fall danger.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted
Obtain "Lyttelton Town and Hills Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
  • Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
  • Department of Conservation – enquiries, 0800 275 362
  • Download brochure
4
Steadfast Track
Tramp unformed trackTrack mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill
50 minutes one way
Dogs on leadsDogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions apply
This 1 km track climbing 300m provides a great link between Cass Bay, with its harbour-side walkways, and the Crater Rim walkway and Summit Road.
Track Status:

OPEN Click to check CCC website for status

This 1 km, 300m climb starts at Steadfast Reserve, Governors Bay Road in Cass Bay. Walk the 4WD track through Steadfast Reserve for 500m to the start of the poled route. The track climbs steeply to the Crater Rim walkway and Summit Road. The Steadfast Reserve gates are never locked. Click HERE for CCC website details.

Route warning: During winter tracks can be wet and slippery so please proceed with caution.

Track features:
Native bush, Summit, Historic, Sign posted
Obtain "Head to Head Walkway" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.
Available from:
Key to Map and Table
Head to Head walkway
Walks
Walks on roads
Easy access short walk suitable for all abilities, wheelchair assisted, pushchairs.
Well formed track surface. Easy flat walking.
Gentle walking on formed track. Some up and down hill.
Tramps/Hikes
Tramps/Hikes on Roads
Unformed routes
Easy tramping track - well formed track.
Track mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill.
Route: unformed and rough surface. No marking.
Biking
Easiest: Flat wide smooth track or gravel road.
Easy: Gentle climbs on smooth track.
Intermediate: Steep slopes, avoidable obsacles, poor traction.
Advanced: Challenging, steep slopes, narrow, avoidable obstacles, poor traction.
Dog regulations
Dogs allowed under effective control.
Dogs on leads
Prohibited
*Asterisk means refer to notes column for additional regulations.
Shelter
Serviced DOC hut
Picnic shelter.