Greater Banks Peninsula Walks | Banks Peninsula Walks (2024)

16 kms of wonderful walking in Banks Peninsula’s largest reserve. Access by vehicle from Long Bay Road or on foot from Akaroa via Purple Peak Saddle (see Akaroa map).

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

Notes on track status:
Open

Obtain "Hinewai Information and Map" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

Available from:

• Akaroa isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

Short easy walk around former Robinsons Bay school site, with interesting rustic displays. Park on Valley Road grass verge beside Reserve sign.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

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

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

Enjoy an easy walk to the lovely swimming beach at Kawatea. Great for a family picnic and day out.

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

Notes on track status:
Open

Obtain "Akaroa Wairewa Summits and Bays Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

Available from:

• Akaroa isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

There and back along coastal headland.

Track features:
Coastal, Sign posted

Notes on track status:
Note: track closes for lambing from 20 July-20 November

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

Available from:

• Akaroa isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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

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

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

Cliff top headland coastal track visiting historic WWII defence sites. Parts of the Godley Head track including the gun emplacements, toilets and car park are temporarily closed.A marked pole route after Boulder Bay links to the car park road where it will re-join the Godley Head Loop Track.

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

Notes on track status:
Parts of track temporarily closed. Check CCC website.

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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

Spectacular radial dike and lava dome on private reserve. Main track includes steep section. Shorter 30 min return option to peak. Avoid in low cloud. To overnight at hut or camp contact Robin Burleigh rjburleigh@xtra.co.nz

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

1 hour there and back to Rhino viewpoint on headland or 3 hour circuit via Takamatua. Add another hour if visiting Moa Point.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Scorpio Books, 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 03-389-2882
• Download brochure

Connects Okuti Valley to Hilltop 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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

Enjoy a ‘there and back’ poled route, with spectacular views overlooking Te Oka Reserve

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour 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
• Download brochure

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Dogs on leads - *Asterisk displayed when further Dog Access Restrictions apply

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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

Connects Packhorse Hut to Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki summit. Includes approx. 2 hours of steep or difficult terrain, and access to Mt Bradley summit on side track. Mt Herbert shelter is 15 minutes east of Mt Herbert Summit.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

Walk as part of Te Ara Pātaka or from Port Levy Saddle. It is the easiest way to access highest peak on Banks Peninsula. Avoid in low cloud. Crosses private farmland so be aware of stock.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

Views, totara graveyard and several bush reserves make an excellent track. Avoid in low cloud.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

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

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

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. Click HERE for hiking transport service information.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, 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 Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

Links Orton Bradley Park Valley Track to Te Ara Pātaka tracks and Mt Herbert summit via to Te Ahu Pātiki Park. Safe parking at Orton Bradley. Park locked at night. Small entrance fee to Orton Bradley Park.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

Steady climb links Diamond Harrbour Jetty to Te Ara Pātaka at the summit of MtHerbert/Te Ahu Pātiki. Regular ferry service from Lyttelton to Diamond Harbour. Track closed for lambing 8 Aug – 15 Oct.

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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

Short cut between summit of Little Mt Herbert and Monument North Track. 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. Note track closes 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 isite Visitor Information Centre, 61 Beach Road, Akaroa, 03 304 7784
• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour 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

Start at Taylors Mistake or Godley Head car park. Circular track around headland via Pilgrims Way and Black Rock Track. Check Mountain biking information on www.ccc.govt.nz

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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

Mountain bike only track linking Godley Head to Taylors Mistake.

Track features:
Summit, Sign posted

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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure

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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
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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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
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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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
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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.

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• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
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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.

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• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
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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.

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• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
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Links Taylors Mistake with Evans Pass Road. (First section up from the beach is on the road.)

Track features:
Coastal, Summit, Track formed, Sign posted, Road walking

Notes on track status:
Scroll down on CCC page.

Obtain "Port Hills Walks" brochure before departing for detailed directions on how to find and follow this walk.

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• DOC Visitor Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8140, 03 379 4082
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
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Connects Barnett Park with Crater Rim.

Track features:
Summit, Track formed, Sign posted

Notes on track status:
Scroll down on CCC page

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
• Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre, 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, 03 328 9093
• Download brochure