Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki Walk

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Mount / Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki Walk

Banks Peninsula

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Time: 5 - 6 hr return

Can be accessed from Diamond Harbour Road or Orton Bradley Park. Can also be accessed from Packhorse Hut or Port Levy Saddle (via Summit Road Walkway)

This is a strenuous walk from the sea to the summit of Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki, the high point of Banks Peninsula.

The walkway mostly follows a farm vehicle track up a volcanic spur.

There is a shelter on the saddle between Mt Herbert and Mt Bradley.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Banks Peninsula
Categories	Walking Free

Feature	Value	Info
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours	How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
DOC Track Category	Tramping track What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Length	10km to 20km What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km	What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km

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Karin Kueng

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Ranking: 10/10

Wonderful walkway with view of each side, last part only made for good walkers - 2 day trip, 5 hours each day.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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Mount / Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki...

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