Tag Archive for: hills

Looking north from the intersection of the Ridge Track and the track to Bob's Bivvy

Mount Thomas Walk in North Canterbury

A steep but rewarding climb to the top of Mount Thomas (1,023m), North Canterbury, with an option to loop back via a gully or along a ridge.

Maori Rock Art in Waikari

Māori Rock Art Walk at Waikari

Keen to see Māori rock art within reasonable driving distance of Christchurch? Check out this 90 minute walk in Waikari, North Canterbury.

Glentui River Bridge Flood Damage

Flood Damage at Glentui Loop Track

Check out photos and video of flood damage to one of Canterbury’s walking tracks following a heavy rain storm in June/May 2021.

Trig Point at Mt Grey Summit

Mount Grey via Lake Janet

A 2.5-hour ‘out and back’ in North Canterbury that sees you at a fire watch lookout point in 50 minutes and Mt Grey summit in 90 minutes. At the summit you’ll be treated to 360° views; mountain ranges to one side and the ocean to another. 

The author at the Te Ara Matairangi Monument

Tiromoana Bush Walkway

The Tiromoana Bush Walkway is a hilly coastal walk in Waipara, North Canterbury. It features a number of points-of-interest along the way.