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Packhorse Hut Track
Mount Herbert: Gebbies Pass approach
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1 – 2 days. Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: less than 100m 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: Kaituna Valley approach
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1 day. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
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Distance: less than 100m away
A gentle climb to an historic hut, and onward to Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m).
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Sign of the Packhorse
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Distance: 215m away
Mount Bradley forms a handsome backdrop to the hut.
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Sign of the Packhorse
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Distance: 215m away
Distinctive stone hut located near Mount Bradley.
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Packhorse Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 9.Bookings required.
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Distance: 215m 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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Gebbies Pass - Sign of the Packhorse
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0 – 2 days. Easy. Return via same track.
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Distance: 735m 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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Remarkable Dykes
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Distance: 1.2km 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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Mount Herbert Shelter
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Shelter (DOC).
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Distance: 3.5km away
Large open-sided shelter near the summit of Mount Herbert.
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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: 3.9km away
From Charteris Bay, this route leads through Orton Bradley Park to Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki (919m).
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Mount Herbert: Monument Track approach
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 4.1km 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: 4.1km away
A straightforward climb from Diamond Harbour over farmland to the highest point on Banks Peninsula: Mount Herbert / Te Ahu ...
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Te Ara Pātaka
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2 – 3 days. Easy/medium. One way.
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Distance: 4.1km 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 / Te Ahu Patiki
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Distance: 4.1km away
Approaches on all sides lead to highest point on Banks Peninsula (919m).
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Port Levy Saddle to Mt Herbert
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Distance: 4.1km 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: Western Valley Road approach
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 4.1km 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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Kaituna Valley Scenic Reserve
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 4.8km away
A pleasant stroll on a vague loop trail under remnant titoki forest.
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Monument Track (south)
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Distance: 4.9km away
Short walk at the head of the Kaituna Valley.
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Monument Track (south)
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 4.9km 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: 5.2km away
Verdant regeneration on this easy Banks Peninsula walk.
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Mt Herbert Walkway
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Distance: 5.3km 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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Monument Track
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Distance: 5.9km away
Monument Track from the Kaituna Valley side.
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View from the Monument Track
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Distance: 6.4km away
Purau, with the Port Hills and Christchurch beyond. Mount Grey is visible in the haze to the left.
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Crater Rim Walkway: Ahuriri to Sign of the Bellbird
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Distance: 6.7km away
The southernmost section of the Crater Rim Walkway in the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Crater Rim Walkway
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1 day. Easy/medium. One way.
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Distance: 6.7km away
Follow the ridge of the volcanic Port Hills above Christchurch.
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The Monument
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Distance: 6.7km away
A striking volcanic dome behind Purau, popular with climbers.
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Head to Head Walkway
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 6.8km away
This track is in development on the shores or Whakaraupo / Lyttelton Harbour. When complete, the walkway is planned to ...
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Monument Hut, Banks Peninsula
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (NA). Capacity: 8.
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Distance: 7.1km away
This surprising little hut is a relic of the YHA farm hostel network on Banks Peninsula.
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Monument Hut, Banks Peninsula
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Distance: 7.1km away
A small hut near the road on the Purau / Port Levy Saddle.
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Kirks Track
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Distance: 7.1km away
Marked track descending through Omahu Bush in the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Omahu Bush
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Distance: 7.1km away
Omahu Bush is a rich forest reserve on Christchurch's Port Hills. This circuit follows Kirk's and Rhodes Tracks.
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Omahu Bush
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Distance: 7.3km away
This reserve is damp, ferny, and abundant with tree fuchsia.
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Foreshore Road Walkway
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Distance: 7.5km away
A flat stroll along an old section of road between Allandale and Governors Bay.
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Port Levy Saddle to Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 7.5km away
Short section of Te Ara Pātaka leading to a new hut. Typical walking time is about 1 hour.
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Foreshore Road Walkway
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 7.5km away
Follow the closed coastal road between Governors Bay and Allandale in Lyttelton Harbour. Coastal views and easy walking.
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Anne's Falls, Omahu Bush
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Distance: 7.8km away
Perhaps the best waterfall in the best pocket of bush in Christchurch's Port Hills.
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Ōtamahua Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.Bookings required.
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Distance: 8.0km away
Historic hut on Ōtamahua / Quail Island near Christchurch. This hut is one of the closest huts to Christchurch city, ...
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Remnant forest
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Distance: 8.1km away
Pockets of tōtara forest near Port Levy Saddle.
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Quail Island
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Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 8.4km away
Ever wanted to spend the day in the middle of an old volcano?
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Cass Ridge Track
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Distance: 8.5km away
Easy descent from the Sign of the Bellbird to the southern end of Ohinetahi Reserve.
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Rod Donald Hut
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Serviced Hut (PVT). Capacity: 9.Bookings required.
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Distance: 8.7km 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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Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 8.7km away
New hut that servicing Te Ara Pātaka on Banks Peninsula.
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Old toilet, Rod Donald Hut
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Distance: 8.7km 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: 8.7km away
At night, the view down valley takes in the bright lights of Little River village.
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Waipuna Saddle
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Distance: 8.7km 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: 8.8km away
Dropping off Waipuna Saddle to the hut. Mount Herbert in the background.
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Christchurch - Little River Rail Trail
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2 days. Easy. One way.
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Distance: 8.8km away
Walking and cycling trail along the path of an old railway from Christchurch to Little River.
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Titoki Track, Ohinetahi Reserve
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Distance: 9.2km away
Very pleasant forest walk, climbing a gully behind Governors Bay.
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Ngaio Track, Ohinetahi Reserve
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Distance: 9.2km away
Grassy walk with views that starts and ends on the Titoki Track.
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Sign of the Bellbird, Christchurch
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Distance: 9.2km away
Sign of the Bellbird, situated in Kennedy's Bush Reserve within the Port Hills of Christchurch.
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Sign of the Bellbird
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Shelter (Christchurch City Council).
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Distance: 9.2km away
Open stone shelter on Summit Road, Christchurch. The shelter overlooks Kennedys Bush, where there are a number of short walks.
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Bush Road Track
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Distance: 9.3km away
Track partly following an old road within Ohinetahi Reserve.
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Ohinetahi Bush Reserve
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Place. 1.50km2.
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Distance: 9.3km away
Outstanding block of forest located on eastern slopes of the Christchurch Port Hills above Governors Bay.
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Crater Rim Walkway: Sign of the Bellbird to Sign of the Kiwi
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Distance: 9.3km away
Short section between two of the original Summit Road rest houses on the Crater Rim Walkway.
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Orongomai Trail
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Distance: 9.3km away
Loop track exploring Kennedys Bush on the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Foliage on the Bivvy Track
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Distance: 9.3km away
A damp, verdant track in the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Totara Trail, Kennedys Bush
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Distance: 9.4km away
Short connector track in the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Totara Trail, Kennedys Bush
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Distance: 9.4km away
Short, verdant track in Christchurch Port Hills.
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Fantail Trail, Kennedys Bush
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Distance: 9.4km away
Short connector track in the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Quarry Trail, Kennedys Bush
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Distance: 9.5km away
Short track through an old, forested quarry in the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Duke Street
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Distance: 9.5km away
Very short connector track in Ohinetahi Reserve.
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Faulkners Track
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Distance: 9.5km away
Descend through bluffs to Governors Bay near Christchurch.
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Holdsworth Trail
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Distance: 9.6km away
Short walk in the Christchurch Port Hills. This track connects Kennedys Bush with the Kennedys Bush Track.
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Mount Ada
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Distance: 9.7km away
Short and easy climb to a Port Hills summit with excellent views over Governors Bay.
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Trig V Track
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 9.8km away
Short walk in the Christchurch Port Hills.
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Trig V
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Distance: 9.8km away
Short track on Christchurch's Port Hills, with views down to Governors Bay and Lyttelton Harbour.
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Mount Ada after the fires
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Distance: 9.9km away
Mount Ada on the Christchurch Port Hills burned during February's wildfires. Years of revegetation plantings on the summit were destroyed.
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Bivvy Track
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Medium. One way.
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Distance: 9.9km away
Descending from the Christchurch Summit Road into Ohinetahi Reserve.
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Kennedy's Bush Track
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Distance: 9.9km away
A straightforward climb on Christchurch's Port Hills
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