Mt Vernon Track

A lot of variety within a short distance. With great views from the start of the track into Lyttelton Harbour.

Start: Mt Vernon car park.

Finish: Rapaki Track car park.

Access: Drive or ride 6.5 km from the Sign of the Kiwi east along Summit Road until you reach Mt Vernon car park.

Signage: At each end.

Description: The track begins with a short rocky section that levels out as it traverses beneath Mt Vernon.

There is a bail out section onto Summit Road halfway into the ride.

The second half of the track has a few rocks and descends on smooth, well formed track to the finish.

Grades 1 and 2


Grades 3 and 4


Grade 5