Offering stellar views across the city and Canterbury Plains, this track is a fantastic alternative to Rāpaki Track.
| Start | Just uphill of the first gate on Rāpaki Track |
| Finish | Rāpaki Track car park, Summit Road |
| Distance | 2.1 km |
| Time | 1 hour one way |
| Dogs | Must be kept on a leash |
| Parking |
Parking is available in the wider area. In busy times try parking at Hansen Park or Fifield Terrace and warm up with a stroll along the Heathcote River before tackling this track. |
| Description |
This track starts a short distance uphill from the first gate on Rāpaki Track. It climbs via a series of zig-zags and then follows a well-defined grassy 4WD track. The track exits onto Rapaki. Please leave all stock gates as you find them unless signage states otherwise. A circuit walk can be created via Kōwhai and Rāpaki Tracks. 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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