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Canterbury
tracks & walks
Aoraki/Mount
Cook Village tramping tracks
There are two day tramps in the Aoraki/Mount Cook area:
the Ball Shelter Hut in the Tasman Valley, and the Sealy
Trans track off the Kea Point walk above the village.
Category: Tramping track
Arthur's
Pass day walks
Day walks in Arthur's Pass National Park offer moderate
or demanding climbs to the bushline and beyond.
Category: Tramping track
Arthur's
Pass half-day walks
Half-day walks in Arthur's Pass National
Park take about 3 - 4 hours return, exploring alpine
valleys or basins.
Category: Tramping track
Arthur's
Pass: Andrews - Poulter tramping track
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 10 - Andrews - Poulter. This
is a pleasant 2 day tramp, crossing easy saddles on
well-defined tracks through open mountain beech forest.
Category: Tramping track
Completion Time: 2 days
Arthur's
Pass: Avalanche Peak - Crow River route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 5 - Avalanche Peak - Crow
River. This route makes a good weekend trip back-dropped
by some of the best features of Arthur’s Pass National
Park - glaciers, mountain peaks and ice-fed rivers.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 days
Arthur's
Pass: Avalanche Peak route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 13. Many people have enjoyed
this mountain climb offering panoramic views of the
Southern Alps. However, some have met with tragedy because
they did not realise the possible dangers of this route.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 6 - 8 hr
Arthur's
Pass: Carrington Hut route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 1 - Carrington
Hut. This route up the braided river-bed of the Waimakariri
leads to a comfortable hut situated below the park’s
highest peaks. Carrington Hut is a good base for exploring
the upper Waimakariri catchment.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 days
return
Arthur's
Pass: Edwards - Hawdon route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 8 - Edwards - Hawdon. This
interesting route takes you through spectacular rock-fall,
past mountain tarns and over two alpine passes. Rivers
are not bridged.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 3 days
Arthur's
Pass: Edwards - Otehake route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 7 - Edwards - Otehake. A transalpine
route that mixes the best of east with the wilds of
the west.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 - 3 days
Arthur's
Pass: Harman Pass route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 3 - Harman Pass. This route
takes you from the open east-coast river flats over
a rugged, untracked alpine pass into the rainforest
of the Taipo River.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 3 - 4 days
Arthur's
Pass: Harper Pass route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 11 - Harper Pass. Harper Pass
was the main pathway to and from the west coast for
Maori when trading for pounamu (greenstone). It is described
here from west to east.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 4-5 days
Arthur's
Pass: Minchin Pass route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 9 - Minchin Pass.
This route travels the eastern and northern flanks of
the park. The sections through the upper Minchin Stream
and Townsend Creek are more adventurous.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 3 - 4 days
Arthur's
Pass: Mingha - Deception route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 6 - Mingha - Deception. This
route is a classic east-west traverse of the southern
alps, crossing over Goat Pass.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 - 3 days
Arthur's
Pass: Three Passes route
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 4 - Three Passes.
This classic summer route crosses Harman Pass, Whitehorn
Pass and Browning Pass/Noti Raureka.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 4 - 5 days
Ball
Pass Crossing
Ball Pass Crossing is a demanding two to
three-day alpine route, crossing the Mount Cook Range
between the Hooker and Tasman Valleys.
Category: Route
Alert: Ball Shelter is closed
until further notice. Ball Pass is best attempted between
the months of December to March. Snow cover limits travel
outside this season, and avalanches can occur at any
time of the year.
Banks
Peninsula tramping tracks
Tramping tracks around Banks Peninsula
provide a challenging day or multi-day tramp. They are
suitable for people with moderate to high level backcountry
skills and experience as tracks may be rough and steep.
Category: Tramping track
Banks
Peninsula walking tracks
Walking times for tracks around Banks Peninsula range
from 10 minutes to several hours, with walks suitable
for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities.
Category: Walking track
Benmore
Range access track
Walkers will enjoy the walk along the access
easement up to the Benmore Range Conservation Area.
Category: Tramping track
Bob’s
Camp Bivouac Route
Wooded Gully and Ridge walking tracks lead
to this unmarked route to Bob's Camp Bivvy.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 5 hr one
way
Cass
- Lagoon Saddle tramping track
Cass - Lagoon Saddle in Craigieburn Forest Park is a
two-day round trip suitable for fit, moderately experienced
and equipped parties.
Category: Tramping track
Completion Time: 2 - 3 days
Cave
Stream Scenic Reserve tracks & cave walk
A 594 metre long cave carved into limestone is the major
feature of this reserve, with short walks to each entrance.
Category: Short walk
Distance: Cave is 594 m
long
Completion Time: Cave walk
takes 1 hr
Christchurch
- Little River Railtrail
This 44 km-long walkway and cycleway, when completed,
will run from Hornby (Christchurch) to Little River
on the Banks Peninsula.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 27 km
Devilskin
Saddle route
Attractive Nina Valley near Lewis Pass
has one hut and a bivvy, and good swimming holes in
the river. From Nina Hut walk out via Devilskin Saddle
and Sylvia Tops to complete an excellent weekend round-trip.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 days
Glentui
tramping tracks
There are several full-day walks that start
at the Glentui picnic area. You can mountain bike on
the Blowhard Track.
Category: Tramping track
Alert: Be aware of slips
and windfalls in the beech forests.
Glentui
walking tracks
Glentui Loop Track nature trail and Glentui
Waterfall Track start at the Glentui picnic area.
Category: Walking track
Alert: Be aware of slips
and windfalls in the beech forests.
Godley
Head walking tracks
The Godley Head WWII coastal defence battery sits atop
sheer 120 metre-high cliffs. A network of walkways let
you explore the site's historic and scenic attractions.
Category: Walking track
Grey
River Nature Trail
Beginning at the northern end of Grey River picnic area,
this walk is particularly suitable for family groups.
A highlight is the sight of oyster shells embedded in
a bank 700 metres above sea level.
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: 1 hr return
Alert: Be aware of slips
and windfalls in the beech forests.
Hanmer
Forest short walks
Short and easy walks in Hanmer Forest range
from a 5 minute amble from the picnic area to a one
hour return walk to a lookout.
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: Range from
5 min to 1 hr return
Hanmer
Forest tramping tracks
Tramping tracks in Hanmer Forest range
in length from half-day to full-day trips, featuring
forest and waterfalls and climbs to the alpine zone.
Category: Tramping track
Completion Time: Range from
3 - 6 hr return
Hanmer
Forest walking tracks
Walking tracks in Hanmer Forest range in
length from 1.5 - 2.5 hours return trips featuring forest
and waterfalls.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: Range from
1 hr 30 min - 2 hr 30 min return
Lake
Man tramping track & route
Experienced adventurers can explore the route to Lake
Man, a mountain tarn at 1500m near Lewis Pass highway.
Start your trip from the Boyle River valley
Category: Route
Completion Time: 2 - 3 days
Lake
Sumner & Lewis Pass routes
Remote high country lakes, beech-clad mountains, wide
rivers and hot springs complete this picturesque landscape
making these Lake Sumner and Lewis Pass routes a tramper’s
mecca.
Category: Route
Lake
Sumner Forest Park tramping tracks
Remote high country lakes, beech-clad mountains, wide
rivers and hot springs complete this picturesque landscape
making it a tramper’s mecca.
Category: Tramping track
Lake
Tekapo Walkway
The Lake Tekapo Walkway provides opportunity
to enjoy the environment and magnificent scenery from
a number of vantage points around Lake Tekapo.
Category: Walking track
Lewis
Pass - Waiau Pass - Blue Lake route
Waiau Pass is an alpine crossing suitable for experienced
parties only, linking Lewis Pass and Nelson Lakes National
Park.
Category: Route
Distance: 52.5 km
Completion Time: 4 - 5 days
Lewis
Pass short walks
Short walks in the Lewis Pass feature waterfalls,
view points and tarns.
Category: Short walk
Lewis
Pass tramping tracks
Tramps in the Lewis Pass region range from steep but
short climbs above the bushline, to valley walks taking
several days.
Category: Tramping track
Mackenzie
Basin routes
The Mackenzie Basin is the largest inter-montane
(between mountains) basin in New Zealand. Marked routes
in Ahuriri and Ruataniwha conservation parks are suitable
for experienced trampers.
Category: Route
Mackenzie
Basin short walks
There are a number of short walks in the Mackenzie Basin,
including Ahuriri and Ruataniwha conservation parks.
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: Various
from 10 min to 2 hr return
Mackenzie
Basin tramping tracks
There are a number of tramps described
in the Mackenzie Basin, including those in Ahuriri and
Ruataniwha conservation parks.
Category: Tramping track
Mackenzie
Basin day walking tracks
There are a number of walking tracks in the Mackenzie
Basin, including those in Ahuriri and Ruataniwha conservation
parks.
Category: Walking track
Completion Time: Various
from 2 hr to 5 hr return
Mt
Grey/Maukatere walking tracks
Learn about two walks you take on the slopes
of Mt Grey/Maukatere.
Category: Walking track
Alert: The access gate will
be locked in periods of high fire risk.
Mt
Oxford Forest tramping tracks
Tramping tracks in Mt Oxford Forest include a climb
to the summit of Mt Oxford and offer a choice of routes
to Black Hill Hut.
Category: Tramping track
Alert: Be aware of slips
and windfalls in the beech forests.
Mt
Oxford Forest walking tracks
The various access points to Mt Oxford
Forest are linked by a series of walking tracks, including
the Wharfedale track which is also a mountain bike track.
Category: Walking track
Alert: Be aware of slips
and windfalls in the beech forests.
Mt
Somers easy tramping tracks
From taking a 45-minute walk on the Sidewinder Track
to hiking three hours to reach Pinnacles Hut, there
are a number of easy tracks to be found at Mt Somers.
Category: Great Walk/Easy
tramping track
Mt
Somers tramping tracks
Find out about tramping tracks available
in Mt Somers, including the track to the summit.
Category: Tramping track
Mt
Somers walking tracks
At Mt Somers you can take a leisurely walk
on a nature trail or walk into Sharplin Falls.
Category: Walking track
Mt
Thomas walking tracks
The walking tracks of Mt Thomas give you
options ranging from one hour family-friendly round
trips to longer walks to the summit of Mt Thomas.
Category: Walking track
Alert: Be aware of slips
and windfalls in the beech forests.
Mueller
Hut Route
At 1800 metres on the Sealy Range (nearly
half as high as Aoraki/Mount Cook’s summit), the Mueller
Hut provides a 360-degree panorama encompassing glaciers,
ice cliffs, vertical rock faces and New Zealand’s highest
peaks.
Category: Route
Distance: 5.2 km
Otamahua/Quail
Island tracks
This walk takes in historic sites such
as the ships' graveyard and the quarantine barracks,
as well as swimming and waterskiing beaches and a bird-watching
barricade.
Category: Walking track
Distance: 4.5 km
Completion Time: 2 hr 30
min for complete island circuit
Otukaikino
walk
This boardwalk loop through a wetland reserve
in Christchurch city is suitable for people of all ages
and abilities, and is accessible to wheelchairs and
children's buggies.
Category: Easy access walk
Distance: 1.2 km
Completion Time: 30 min
Peak
Hill route
The climb to the top of Peak Hill rewards
walkers with sweeping views of Lake Coleridge and its
surrounds. The walk is extremely exposed to the weather
and walkers should be well equipped.
Category: Route
Completion Time: 3 hr return
Peel
Forest Park routes
Learn about routes within Peel Forest Park
that are recommended only for experienced and well-equipped
trampers.
Category: Route
Peel
Forest Park tramping tracks
In Peel Forest Park you can follow a tramping
track to Emily Falls, Rata Falls or the summit of Little
Mt Peel.
Category: Tramping track
St
James Walkway
Located partly within the Lewis Pass National
Reserve and meandering through pastoral and forested
country, the St James Walkway takes a leisurely five
days to complete.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 66 km
Completion Time: 5 days
Tasman
Valley walking tracks
The Tasman Glacier, 29 km long and up to
3 km wide can be viewed from the short walks that start
from the Blue Lakes Shelter.
Category: Walking track
Twizel
River Trail
Twizel River Trail is located opposite Twizel township
area on the eastern side of SH8. There are wonderful
views of the Mackenzie Basin mountains along the trail.
Category: Easy access walk
Distance: 24 km return
Completion Time: 5-6 hr
return
Walks
for families near Geraldine
These short walks in and around the mid-Canterbury township
of Geraldine are ideal for families.
Category: Short walk
Distance: 400 - 800 m
Completion Time: 30 min
- 1 hr return
Walks
for families in Aoraki
These short walks in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
are suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
Category: Short walk
Completion Time: 30 min
- 1 hr
Walks
for families in Twizel Te Manahuna area
These family-friendly easy walks are suitable for people
of all abilities and can be accessed by wheelchairs
and children's buggies.
Category: Easy access walk
Distance: 1 km
Completion Time: 10 - 20
min
Walks
for families in Arthur's Pass
These family-friendly short walks in Arthur's Pass National
Park are all suitable for people of all ages and abilities,
including young children, and can be accessed by mountain-buggies.
Category: Short walk
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