Walking Tracks

Walking Tracks

A comprehensive list of walks in and around on the south side of the harbour from Purau to Orton Bradley Park and Quail Island.

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A lovely Coastal Walk

Quite challenging in places. Starts at Purau and continues around the cliff to Church Bay. There are several approaches/exits to Marine Drive along the walk. Maps are available from Church Bay Store and the local cafes or the Lyttelton Harbour Information Centre.

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An easy one-and-a-half-hour walk

An historic walk around Diamond Harbour. Maps available from Church Bay Store and the local cafes.

Diamond Harbour to Mt Herbert

Catch the ferry to Diamond Harbour and walk to the Peninsula’s highest summit. Closed for lambing 8 Aug to 15 Oct. Crosses private farmland.

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An abundance of walks

Enjoy many walks from 15 mins to 1/12 hours; through Southern Beech and North American Conifers to historic buildings and on to the café. There is a small entry fee to Orton Bradley Park.

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Historic tramping hut

Remarkable Dykes rock formations and views over Lyttelton harbour make a lovely tramp. Day walkers welcome to visit. Good walk to historic tramping hut. Fun for kids. Overnight users must book hut on www.doc.govt.nz.

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Day walkers welcome

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.  Overnight users must pre-book online through www.doc.govt.nz.

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30 mins one way

Shortcut between the summit of Little Mt Herbert and Monument North Track. Note track closes for lambing 8 Aug–15 Oct

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