Nīkau Palm Gully Scenic Reserve walk

Canterbury · New Zealand

Distance5.1 km (3.2 mi)along the line

Climb188 m (617 ft)326 m (1,070 ft) down

High point209 m (686 ft)lowest 68 m (223 ft)

DOC's time5–6 hr returnas DOC publishes it

Walking time1 h 35 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeAdvancedDOC

Elevation profile

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start.

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About the track

Walk to a small forest pocket of nīkau palms and enjoy views of the Akaroa Marine Reserve. The walk crosses private land and is closed from 1 April to 30 September. Respect the seasonal closures.

Nīkau Palm Gully Scenic Reserve walk on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.