Enjoy stunning views of Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour on this track to the historic Packhorse Hut.
| Start | A small car park near the crest of Gebbies Pass Road on the Lyttelton side. The track is marked with orange-topped poles. |
| Finish | Sign of the Packhorse Hut |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Distance | 5.8 km |
| Dogs | No dogs |
| Shared use | Yes |
| Description |
The track mostly climbs through replanted pine forest with views down to Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour. It enters an older pine section before re-emerging into open land and skirting below the Remarkable Dykes volcanic rock formations. The track ends at the historic Sign of the Packhorse Hut. Book a night at the hut(external link) or continue on the Te Ara Pātaka-Summit Walkway(external link) to Hilltop. There is a lambing diversion in place from August to October, please follow all ground signage. |
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