South Canterbury, Walks & Parks
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Rakaia Gorge Walkway - Methven
This easy 10.4 km return track follows the gorge and the Rakaia River. It through some spectacular geological areas of lava flows and glacial and river carved terraces. Please note this walkway does cross private land - please respect the landowners by staying on the track and not disturbing the stock.
read more- Location: State Highway 72
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Pukaki Kettle Hole Track
This walk starts 11 km north of Twizel township, after the Pukaki River spillway. It is signposted off the eastern side of SH 8 and there is a designated car park area. Older children (4–5 years plus) will enjoy this walk and won’t be able to resist running down into the kettlehole. Younger children will need to be carried in a backpack. The walk itself is flat and passes old glacial boulders and eventually circles a kettlehole, which is a large depression in the ground (formed thousands of years ago by glacial ice melt). Note: No shade or toilet facilities.
read more- Location: Lake Pukaki Terminal Moraine Conservation Area, Southern End Lake Pukaki.
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Governors Bush Walk - Mount Cook
A pleasant bush walk, which joins with Bowen Bush Walk to form a nature trail and explores one of the few stands of silver beech/tawai forest in the park.
read more- Location: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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Arthur’s Pass Walking Track
Experience the best of Arthur’s Pass's diverse alpine vegetation, waterfalls, wetlands, rich history and stunning mountain views on this walk. 2 h 40 min (6.8 km) return via same ... read more
- Location: Start at the Punchbowl, Bealey Chasm (Jacks Hut) or Temple Basin car parks.
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