Deer Spur track

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Deer Spur track

Peel Forest Park

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74 Walking

2 Geraldine

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Located in Geraldine, Canterbury

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Time: 2 hr return

This steep but well formed track begins from the Blandswood Lookout, or can be joined near the bush line by either of the Allans Track approaches. Above the bush line the track becomes steeper, but the views and alpine flora are worth the effort. A small alpine tarn at about 900 metres makes a great lunch spot.

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Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Geraldine

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

2 hours return

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

DOC Track Category

  • Tramping track Tramping track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Tramping track

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 Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Stu Murray's avatar

Stu Murray

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Good track, steep climb all the way - great view.

Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in March 2013

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 😍

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Nick Morrison

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