Peak Hill route
Route
Time:
3 hr return
Getting there
From Christchurch, head towards Darfield or Hororata until you meet up with Coleridge Road. Go through Lake Coleridge Village then turn west onto Algidus Road. The signed entrance to Peak Hill is nine km up Algidus Road.
About the area
Peak Hill is a prominent hill on the shores of Lake Coleridge, Canterbury. At its peak at 1240 m, it offers a stunning overview of the lake and surrounding area on a fine day.
Description
From Algidus Road there is a sign and a marked easement over private land, which will take you to the summit along an unformed route. The walk should take about three hours return, and is suitable for family groups.
Plan and prepare
The walk to Peak Hill is extremely exposed to the weather and walkers should be well equipped.
What to expect on a route:
- Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking
- Track unformed and natural, rough, muddy or very steep
- Suitable for people with above average fitness. High level backcountry skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required
- Complete self sufficiency required
- Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings
- Sturdy tramping/hiking boots required