Walk through pleasant farmland dotted with pine trees and livestock before arriving at the Summit Road.
Kennedys Bush Track is open for approx. 1 km from the end of Kennedy's Bush Road at the farm gate. The upper section remains closed for ongoing fire recovery work.
Find out more about affected tracks on the track status page.
Start | Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road |
Finish | Summit Road |
Distance | 3.5 km |
Time | One hour one way |
Shared use | Shared with mountain bikes |
Dogs | Dogs prohibited |
Description |
This wide shared use farm track climbs steadily to Summit Road. The track is mostly through private land, stay on the track and be mindful that cattle can be grazing alongside it. Lambing is between August and September. 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. |
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