This steep track is an alternative way of getting down to Lyttelton from the Summit Road.
| Start | Cavendish Saddle, Summit Road, Port Hills |
|---|---|
| Finish | Ross Terrace, Lyttelton |
| Distance | 1 km |
| Time | 30 minutes one way |
| Dogs | Must be kept on a leash |
| Description |
In the 1850s, publican and run holder Major Alfred Hornbrook formed much of this track to access Lyttelton from his home in Mt Pleasant. From the layby at Cavendish Saddle, cross the cattle grid and pick up Major Hornbrook Track heading downhill towards Lyttelton. The track leads you under rocky bluffs before descending through a field of boulders and regenerating bush in Major Hornbrook Reserve. Continue on until the track joins Ross Terrace. Turn left onto Ross Terrace and continue across Cornwall Road. Turn right at Canterbury Road which will take you straight down to London Street and the heart of the town. Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(external link) by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. You can find track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list, so you are set for your adventure. |
Walking tracks
Shared use
Connecting tracks
Closed
Parking
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest
Related news
Ways to play: Nature spaces, new places and fenced playgrounds
Take time out with the kids this summer and discover some of the amazing play spaces our city has to offer!
20 Oct 2025
Banks Peninsula property protected for the future
A new regional park will be established next to Wairewa/Lake Forsyth, providing space for outdoor recreation, and ongoing conservation protection.
6 Oct 2025
Green light for Bower Park improvements and wetland restoration
A project to restore a significant wetland and deliver a long-planned expansion of Bower Park will get underway in 2026, following endorsement from the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board.
9 Sep 2025