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Christchurch - Little River Rail Trail

Okuti Track

Okuti Track

New track over farmland, in Okuti Valley, Banks Peninsula.   More ▶︎

Te Kaio / Tumbledown Bay

Descent over farmland spur to an isolated beach.   More ▶︎

Te Oka Reserve Track

Descend to some isolated Banks Peninsula beaches.   More ▶︎

Christchurch 360 Trail: Opawaho Divide

Section of the Christchurch 360 Trail, starting at Titoki Street, Riccarton.   More ▶︎

Christchurch 360 Trail: Avonhead Gardens

Section of the Christchurch 360 Trail, starting at Avonhead Park, Russley Road, Avonhead.   More ▶︎

Christchurch 360 Trail: Sugarloaf Hills

Section of the Christchurch 360 Trail, starting at Withers car park, Halswell Quarry Park, Kennedys Bush Road, Kennedys Bush.   More ▶︎
Halswell Quarry Lake Track

Halswell Quarry Lake Track

A brief loop along the floor of Halswell Quarry. Dramatic rock formations.   More ▶︎
Halswell Quarry Park

Halswell Quarry Park

Halswell Quarry Park   More ▶︎
Halswell Quarry Rim Track

Halswell Quarry Rim Track

A loop track around the Halswell Quarry. Human history, views across the Plains, and striking shapes in the rocks.   More ▶︎
Te Ara Pātaka

Te Ara Pātaka

This track between Gebbies Pass and Hilltop was once surveyed as part of the Banks Peninsula Summit Road, although never ...   More ▶︎
Mount Herbert: Gebbies Pass approach

Mount Herbert: Gebbies Pass approach

A lengthy route along the Crater Rim, past the Remarkable Dykes and the Sign of the Packhorse to Mount Herbert ...   More ▶︎
Gebbies Pass - Sign of the Packhorse

Gebbies Pass - Sign of the Packhorse

An easy walk in to the historic Sign of the Packhorse Hut on Banks Peninsula. Closed for lambing August-October.   More ▶︎
Old toilet, Rod Donald Hut

Old toilet, Rod Donald Hut

There is a new toilet, and this is not it. If you like the rustic experience or need a plan ...   More ▶︎
Rod Donald Hut

Rod Donald Hut

At night, the view down valley takes in the bright lights of Little River village.   More ▶︎
Rod Donald Hut

Rod Donald Hut

Newly opened hut with all the features!   More ▶︎
Rod Donald Hut

Rod Donald Hut

New hut that servicing Te Ara Pātaka on Banks Peninsula.   More ▶︎
Port Levy Saddle to Rod Donald Hut

Port Levy Saddle to Rod Donald Hut

Short section of Te Ara Pātaka leading to a new hut. Typical walking time is about 1 hour.   More ▶︎
Rod Donald Hut

Rod Donald Hut

Tidy split level hut owned by the Rod Donald Trust and for public use. The hut is located on Te ...   More ▶︎

Canterbury University Tramping Club

Very active tramping club run by students at Canterbury University.   More ▶︎
Down to Rod Donald Hut

Down to Rod Donald Hut

Dropping off Waipuna Saddle to the hut. Mount Herbert in the background.   More ▶︎
Small tramper

Small tramper

Port Levy Saddle on Te Ara Pātaka.   More ▶︎
Mount Herbert: Western Valley Road approach

Mount Herbert: Western Valley Road approach

A straightforward route along the unconstructed section of the Summit Road to the highest point on Banks Peninsula: Mount Herbert ...   More ▶︎
Port Levy Saddle to Mt Herbert

Port Levy Saddle to Mt Herbert

Wind shorn Totara trees beside the ridge track on the way to Mt Herbert - the high point in the ...   More ▶︎
Waipuna Saddle

Waipuna Saddle

Wind-shorn tōtara forest and hand-hewn fence posts at Waipuna Saddle.   More ▶︎
Stile

Stile

Two-year-old negotiating a stile on Te Ara Pātaka.   More ▶︎
Remnant forest

Remnant forest

Pockets of tōtara forest near Port Levy Saddle.   More ▶︎

Kennedy's Bush Track

A straightforward climb on Christchurch's Port Hills   More ▶︎
Te Ara Pātaka

Te Ara Pātaka

Easy walking near Port Levy Saddle.   More ▶︎
Monument Track (south)

Monument Track (south)

Climb from the head of the Kaituna Valley to Te Ara Pātaka, and the network of tracks running from Purau ...   More ▶︎

Monument Track (south)

Short walk at the head of the Kaituna Valley.   More ▶︎
Monument Track (south)

Monument Track (south)

Verdant regeneration on this easy Banks Peninsula walk.   More ▶︎
Anne's Falls, Omahu Bush

Anne's Falls, Omahu Bush

Perhaps the best waterfall in the best pocket of bush in Christchurch's Port Hills.   More ▶︎
Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve

Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve

Montgomery Park is a pocket of remnant Banks Peninsula forest sheltering under a long volcanic escarpment just off the road ...   More ▶︎
Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve

Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve

A rich pocket of remnant forest beneath a rocky escarpment on Banks Peninsula.   More ▶︎
Mt Sinclair

Mt Sinclair

An easy walk through native bush and open spaces with great views over Banks Peninsula   More ▶︎
Pigeon Bay

Pigeon Bay

View of Pigeon Bay from track to Mt Sinclair   More ▶︎

Riccarton Bush, Te Ara Taonga Māori

Very short walk into Riccarton Bush.   More ▶︎

Riccarton Bush, Te Ara Kahikatea

Short loop walk exploring a kahikatea grove.   More ▶︎

Omahu Bush

Omahu Bush is a rich forest reserve on Christchurch's Port Hills. This circuit follows Kirk's and Rhodes Tracks.   More ▶︎
Riccarton Bush

Riccarton Bush

A tiny, valuable remnant of the forest that once covered the Canterbury Plains.   More ▶︎
Fern and lichen

Fern and lichen

The damp forest floor in Omahu Bush.   More ▶︎

Crater Rim Walkway: Ahuriri to Sign of the Bellbird

The southernmost section of the Crater Rim Walkway in the Christchurch Port Hills.   More ▶︎
Crater Rim Walkway

Crater Rim Walkway

Follow the ridge of the volcanic Port Hills above Christchurch.   More ▶︎
Remarkable Dykes

Remarkable Dykes

A pair of rock walls that form the boundaries of a crack in the side of the Lyttelton Volcano. The ...   More ▶︎

Kirks Track

Marked track descending through Omahu Bush in the Christchurch Port Hills.   More ▶︎
Omahu Bush

Omahu Bush

Easy walking on Christchurch's Port Hills.   More ▶︎
Omahu Bush

Omahu Bush

This reserve is damp, ferny, and abundant with tree fuchsia.   More ▶︎

Kaituna Valley Scenic Reserve

A pleasant stroll on a vague loop trail under remnant titoki forest.   More ▶︎
Monument Track

Monument Track

Monument Track from the Kaituna Valley side.   More ▶︎

Christchurch

Christchurch is the South Island's largest city, located on the eastern coast near Banks Peninsula.   More ▶︎
Mount Herbert: Kaituna Valley approach

Mount Herbert: Kaituna Valley approach

A gentle climb to an historic hut, and onward to Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m).   More ▶︎
Kennedys Bush Track

Kennedys Bush Track

If you like gorse, you'll love this track.   More ▶︎
Sign of the Packhorse

Sign of the Packhorse

Mount Bradley forms a handsome backdrop to the hut.   More ▶︎
Sign of the Packhorse

Sign of the Packhorse

Distinctive stone hut located near Mount Bradley.   More ▶︎
Packhorse Hut

Packhorse Hut

A stone hut perched on a saddle next to Mount Bradley, with commanding views of Lyttelton Harbour. The "Sign of ...   More ▶︎
Packhorse Hut Track

Packhorse Hut Track

A gentle climb to the historic "Sign of the Packhorse" hut beneath Mount Bradley on Banks Peninsula. Views of the ...   More ▶︎

Harry Ell Walkway

Short walk in Christchurch Port Hills.   More ▶︎