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Kaituna Valley - Packhorse Hut

2 hours one way

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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

For more information:

Obtain a "Banks Peninsula Conservation Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

Brochure 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
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Tramp unformed trackTrack mostly unformed but with direction markers. Prolonged up and down hill
Dogs prohibitedProhibited