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Monument Hut, Banks Peninsula

Monument Hut, Banks Peninsula
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Distance: less than 100m away
A small hut near the road on the Purau / Port Levy Saddle.
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The Monument
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Distance: 726m away
A striking volcanic dome behind Purau, popular with climbers.
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View from the Monument Track
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Distance: 922m away
Purau, with the Port Hills and Christchurch beyond. Mount Grey is visible in the haze to the left.
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Mt Herbert Walkway
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Distance: 3.1km away
On our way back to Diamond Harbour, looking south along the track to Mt Herbert. Tussock country and farmland, great ...
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Mount Herbert: Western Valley Road approach
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 3.1km away
A straightforward route along the unconstructed section of the Summit Road to the highest point on Banks Peninsula: Mount Herbert ...
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Port Levy Saddle to Mt Herbert
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Distance: 3.1km away
Wind shorn Totara trees beside the ridge track on the way to Mt Herbert - the high point in the ...
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Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki
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Distance: 3.1km away
Approaches on all sides lead to highest point on Banks Peninsula (919m).
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Mount Herbert: Gebbies Pass approach
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1 – 2 days. Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 3.1km away
A lengthy route along the Crater Rim, past the Remarkable Dykes and the Sign of the Packhorse to Mount Herbert ...
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Mount Herbert: Monument Track approach
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 3.1km away
A farm trail past an historic hut and a lava dome, up to the summit of Mount Herbert / Te ...
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Mount Herbert Walkway
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1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 3.1km away
A straightforward climb from Diamond Harbour over farmland to the highest point on Banks Peninsula: Mount Herbert / Te Ahu ...
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Mount Herbert: Kaituna Valley approach
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1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 3.1km away
A gentle climb to an historic hut, and onward to Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m).
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Te Ara Pātaka
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2 – 3 days. Easy/medium. One way.
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Distance: 3.1km away
This track between Gebbies Pass and Hilltop was once surveyed as part of the Banks Peninsula Summit Road, although never ...
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Mount Herbert: Orton Bradley Park approach
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1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 3.3km away
From Charteris Bay, this route leads through Orton Bradley Park to Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m).
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Mount Herbert Shelter
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Shelter (DOC).
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Distance: 3.7km away
Large open-sided shelter near the summit of Mount Herbert.
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Monument Track (south)
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 3.7km away
Climb from the head of the Kaituna Valley to Te Ara Pātaka, and the network of tracks running from Purau ...
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Monument Track (south)
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Distance: 3.7km away
Short walk at the head of the Kaituna Valley.
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Monument Track
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Distance: 3.8km away
Monument Track from the Kaituna Valley side.
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Head to Head Walkway
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 4.1km away
This track is in development on the shores or Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour. When complete, the walkway is planned to ...
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Port Levy Saddle to Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 4.9km away
Short section of Te Ara Pātaka leading to a new hut. Typical walking time is about 1 hour.
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Remnant forest
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Distance: 5.0km away
Pockets of tōtara forest near Port Levy Saddle.
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Monument Track (south)
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Distance: 5.2km away
Verdant regeneration on this easy Banks Peninsula walk.
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Waipuna Saddle
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Distance: 5.3km away
Wind-shorn tōtara forest and hand-hewn fence posts at Waipuna Saddle.
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Down to Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 5.5km away
Dropping off Waipuna Saddle to the hut. Mount Herbert in the background.
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Rod Donald Hut
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Serviced Hut (PVT). Capacity: 9.Bookings required.
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Distance: 5.8km away
Tidy split level hut owned by the Rod Donald Trust and for public use. The hut is located on Te ...
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Old toilet, Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 5.8km away
There is a new toilet, and this is not it. If you like the rustic experience or need a plan ...
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Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 5.8km away
New hut that servicing Te Ara Pātaka on Banks Peninsula.
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Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 5.8km away
At night, the view down valley takes in the bright lights of Little River village.
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Packhorse Hut Track
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0 – 2 days. Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 7.1km away
A gentle climb to the historic "Sign of the Packhorse" hut beneath Mount Bradley on Banks Peninsula. Views of the ...
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Sign of the Packhorse
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Distance: 7.1km away
Mount Bradley forms a handsome backdrop to the hut.
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Packhorse Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 9.Bookings required.
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Distance: 7.1km away
A stone hut perched on a saddle next to Mount Bradley, with commanding views of Lyttelton Harbour. The "Sign of ...
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Sign of the Packhorse
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Distance: 7.1km away
Distinctive stone hut located near Mount Bradley.
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Gebbies Pass - Sign of the Packhorse
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0 – 2 days. Easy. Return via same track.
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Distance: 7.8km away
An easy walk in to the historic Sign of the Packhorse Hut on Banks Peninsula. Closed for lambing August-October.
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Ōtamahua Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.Bookings required.
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Distance: 7.8km away
Historic hut on Ōtamahua / Quail Island near Christchurch. This hut is one of the closest huts to Christchurch city, ...
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Remarkable Dykes
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Distance: 8.3km away
A pair of rock walls that form the boundaries of a crack in the side of the Lyttelton Volcano. The ...
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Mt Sinclair
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Easy. Return via same track.
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Distance: 8.7km away
An easy walk through native bush and open spaces with great views over Banks Peninsula
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Crater Rim Walkway: Breeze Col to Livingstone Col
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Distance: 8.7km away
Second section of the Crater Rim Walkway.
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Godley Head Walkway
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 8.8km away
A popular coastal walk with sea cliffs and historic military buildings.
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Crater Rim Walkway: Godley Head to Breeze Col
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Distance: 8.8km away
First section of the Crater Rim Walkway.
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Captain Thomas Track
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Distance: 8.9km away
Easy climb from Sumner up to the Christchurch Summit Road.
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Chalmers Track
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Distance: 9.0km away
Short climb from Lyttelton up onto the Port Hills.
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Major Hornbrook / Crater Rim / Chalmers
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Distance: 9.2km away
From Major Hornbrook head at Somes Road, Lyttelton up to Summit Road then across the Crater Rim, down Chalmers Track ...
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Bridle Path
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Distance: 9.2km away
Short, sharp historic trail between Christchurch and the port of Lyttelton.
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Quail Island
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 9.3km away
Ever wanted to spend the day in the middle of an old volcano?
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Stan Helms Track
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Distance: 9.5km away
Short Port Hills climb near the Bridle Path.
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Waterfall Track, Sumner
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Distance: 9.5km away
Short connector track, with no waterfall.
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Scarborough Bluffs to Taylors Mistake
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Distance: 9.5km away
Short walk from the valley behind Sumner in Christchurch.
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Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite
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Scenic Campsite (DOC). 25 spaces.
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Distance: 9.6km away
New campsite located at the mouth of Lyttelton Harbour, next to a WWII defence battery installation.
From the campsite, several ...
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Jollies Bush
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 9.6km away
A pleasant loop through a pocket of forest above Sumner.
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Pegasus Bay
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Distance: 9.6km away
Christchurch and Pegasus Bay from the Crater Rim Walkway, near the Mt Pleasant Bluffs.
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Taylor's Mistake - Godley Head Track
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Distance: 9.6km away
The track is new, wide, easy to follow and scenic
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Taylor's Mistake - Godley Head
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Distance: 9.7km away
The track from Taylor's Mistake to Godley head has been redeveloped and reopened after the earthquake.
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Mount Pleasant / Tauhinukorokio
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Distance: 9.9km away
Short walk to the trig on Mount Pleasant / Tauhinukorokio (499m).
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Taylors Mistake
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Distance: 9.9km away
Dropping into the tiny settlement from Scarborough Bluffs.
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