Please note these tracks are managed by Department of Conservation and it is advised to always check their website for any alerts or closures prior to embarking on your journey.
Update as of 3 November 2023:
Blowhard Track is partially closed. The track is closed past Māori Reserve Road. This is due to ongoing discussions with stakeholders.
This walk starts from the Glentui Picnic Area.
Waterfall on the Glentui River.
Please check Department of Conservation’s website for track updates here.
This walk starts from the Glentui Picnic Area.
The track descends to a bridge over the Glentui River and then climbs a ridge on the other side. Steep in places with a few major drop-offs before reaching the ridge. Good footwear is required.
Viewing:
River, ridge, forest.
Walk in an anti-clockwise direction to avoid steepness.
Please check Department of Conservation’s website for track updates here.
This walk starts from the Glentui Picnic Area.
Update as of 3 November 2023:
Blowhard Track is partially closed. The track is closed past Māori Reserve Road. This is due to ongoing discussions with stakeholders.
Mountain beech/tawhai forest, tussock grassland, views of mountain ranges and Lees Valley.
Adjoining Tracks: From the summit follow the ridge along Blowhard Track for 3km to Bypass Track and back down to Glentui picnic area, or continue further down Blowhard Track to Maori Reserve Road.
Please check Department of Conservation’s website for track updates here.
Park at the end of Maori Reserve Road.
Tall open forest, tussock, skeleton tree trunk remnants from lightning strike fire.
Adjoining Tracks: Mount Richardson
(3 hrs one way) and Bypass Track (1-2 hrs one way downhill).
Please check Department of Conservation’s website for track updates here.
Links the Mt Richardson and Blowhard Tracks, starting mid-point of the Blowhard Track.
Update as of 3 November 2023:
Blowhard Track is partially closed. The track is closed past Māori Reserve Road. This is due to ongoing discussions with stakeholders.
Recommended to walk in clockwise direction due to steepness of track.
Mountain bikes and horses are not permitted on this track.
Please check Department of Conservation’s website for track updates here.
Pack your togs and picnic for a trip to Ashley Gorge and discover this new walking track developed and maintained by local volunteers.
Please check Department of Conservation’s website for track updates here.
The junction with the Waterfall Track is approx 20 minutes along the Loop Track. From here it is another 45 minutes to a beautiful waterfall.
Use this track at your own risk.
Not on map.
Please check Department of Conservation’s website for track updates here.
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1/143 Williams St, Kaiapoi
PO Box 80, Kaiapoi 7644
info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz
