Stanley Park is a large recreation reserve in the heart of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula, featuring a mixture of open grassland and naturally regenerating kanuka forest.
| Start | The main entrance off Beach Road |
|---|---|
| Finish | Watson Street |
| Time | 30 minutes one way |
| Dogs | Dogs must be leashed to protect grazing stock |
| Accessibility | All-terrain buggies only – track is over grass and rough dirt |
| Description |
A network of informal walking tracks meanders through Stanley Park with stunning views over the harbour from open grassland areas. The main track starts at Beach Road and heads uphill to the Beach Road lookout (above the fire station). From the lookout, it curves through the kanuka forest before crossing through the middle of the grasslands area, where stock grazes. Cross Penlington Place to pick up the track to reach Watson Street. |
Walking tracks
Shared use
Connecting tracks
Closed
Parking
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest