Hiking Trails in Christchurch

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Hiking Trails in Christchurch

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  • Sasha & Troy
    Christchurch, New Zealand142 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The views around every corner were amazing especially on a beautiful summers day. However some very small parts of the track and surrounds have collapsed in a little bit but it doesnt effect the walk.
    Written 8 December 2022
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  • FushNChips
    Christchurch, New Zealand293 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just stunning. So many amazing trails to run or walk and the 360 degree views from the top are amazing. Perfect for a family day out
    Written 13 April 2021
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  • deanwhelch
    Auckland Central, New Zealand16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great find ,an excellent safe wide track with fantastic Views all the way to the top of the port hills. Suitable for anyone with average fitness with a very aurible gradient.
    Written 15 February 2024
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  • Catherine B
    Christchurch, New Zealand387 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a wonderful MTB park close to Christchurch. The trails are very well-maintained, easy to follow and although the park is popular with the residents of Christchurch, the users are polite and courteous. Judging by the number of children biking the trails, it is a park that is suitable for all ages. Walkers are encouraged too. Added to this, there is a kiosk selling drinks, bikes for hire and clean toilets available.
    Written 28 May 2019
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  • travelnomadNZ
    Cambridge, New Zealand3,753 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I found this Robert ridge to be a great challenge and at the same time an awesome experience. I was lucky enough to tackle it in fine weather. I would not like to be up there in bad weather.
    Written 27 June 2013
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  • classicchch
    Christchurch, New Zealand381 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have done different sections on different days, but enjoyed it all. If you get a clear winter’s day then the views from Kaikoura to Timaru to Akaroa to Lyttelton are awesome. Most of the walk is ridge line tussock tracks that are very exposed to the wind, so can be cold, but very rewarding. In winter the foot traffic was low making it relaxing.

    Port Levy saddle to hill top was done on a blustery day, which was perfect to reflect the environment that the totaras grow up in. Some very dramatic vistas.

    Port Levy saddle to Mt Herbert and then down to Diamond Harbour was done on a cloudy drizzly day. Visibility was very limited and the route makers were essential. A few times I had to stop and search for the next marker, part of the fun of being inside the clouds. Last section through the bush beside Diamond Harbour was a mud bath.

    Gebbies Pass to Packhorse Hut was easy going with good variety, I have done this in both the rain and in the sunshine. Heavy rain can make the trek a little muddy, but still a reasonable track. The Hut exudes character and us a great place to spend a night. This is a great destination for a short walk.

    Packhorse to Mt Herbert is the hardest section of the tracks. There is a very steep section behind Mt Bradley just above the Hut which gets the blood flowing, those with vertigo might not like it, but has good views back to Ellesmere. Once past Mt Bradley, it is easy going to get to Mt Herbert. A rich reward of 360 degree views for hundreds of kilometres.
    Written 10 June 2018
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  • Ezra710
    Christchurch, New Zealand1,415 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    A simple loop track but poorly signposted. We entered the track off the end of Darroch Street and walked along a flat farm track as far as the construction site for the new motorway. On the way back I followed the dirt path through the grass up to the end of Rushmore Drive and the followed this back to the park at 27 Rushmore. Through the path you again pick up the track back to the farm track, and then back to our staying point. A few other walkers enroute, all polite in the greetings, including a couple with free roaming (but we'll controlled) dogs.
    Written 25 April 2017
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