Canterbury places to visit publications
A guide to recreation opportunities on public conservation land around the mid-Canterbury town of Geraldine.
A guide to recreational opportunities in mid-Canterbury.
Each of these 15 route guides describes one of the popular tramps and routes in Arthur's Pass National Park.
This brochure will help you to choose a tramp in Arthur's Pass National Park that is within your level of experience and ability. It will also help you plan the trip ahead.
A guide to walks and visitor facilities in and around Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island.
This brochure describes the short walks and tracks that allow you to explore the many reserves scattered across Banks Peninsula.
Craigieburn Forest Park in Canterbury's high country has braided rivers, beech valleys, tussock grasslands, alpine screes and rugged mountain peaks over 2000 metres high.
This brochure outlines recreation opportunities in the Oxford, Glentui, Mt Thomas and Mt Grey/Maukatere forests.
Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park covers approximately 21,000 hectares centred on the Torlesse and Big Ben Ranges, in Canterbury's high country.
This brochure covers tracks and routes in Lake Sumner Forest Park, Lewis Pass National Reserve and St James Walkway.
This trip is suited to experienced trampers only, with navigation and alpine skills, as it involves crossing Waiau Pass (1870m).
The Mackenzie Basin in South Canterbury is the largest inter-montane basin in New Zealand. This region offers a large variety of walks, ranging from short ten-minute strolls to full-day walks.
This brochure descirbes Mt Somers Track, a 1-2 day tramp that links the popular Pinnacles and Woolshed Creek huts and provides a circuit around Mt Somers.
The route to Mueller Hut in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park offfers a mountain experience possible for anyone with moderate tramping ability, as long as care is taken.
Located partly within Lewis Pass National Reserve and meandering through St James Conservation Area and Lake Sumner Forest Park, the St James Walkway combines diverse scenery, wildlife and vegetation.
Twizel River Trail is located opposite Twizel township area on the eastern side of SH8, South Island. Look out for a pedestrian gate along with a Department of Conservation sign.
Find out what walks can be accessed from Aoraki/Mount Cook village. This brochure is available in English, Chinese, French, Spanish and German.
Walk one of many short tracks suitable for mountain buggies, take a longer day walk, or plan an overnight stay in a backcountry hut.
This brochure that will help you to enjoy your time walking in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
Translated into Japanese, this information brochure will help you to enjoy your time walking in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. All tracks are formed and well marked.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
Safety alerts for Canterbury tracks
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