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Craigieburn Forest Park day walks brochure

Published:

2007

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.

Summary

View this brochure for information on Craigieburn Forest Park day walks and mountain biking opportunities found close to the Great Alpine Highway (SH 73). Amenities here include picnic sites, a shelter, camping areas and the Environmental Education Centre. Get further information on two ski field roads which give 4WD and mountain-bike access to the upper valley basins.

Contact

Waimakariri Area Office
Phone: + 64 3 313 0820
Fax: + 64 3 313 0839
Email: waimakariri@doc.govt.nz
Address: 32 River Road
Rangiora 7400
Postal Address: PO Box 349
Rangiora 7440

Learn more

Canterbury tracks and walks

Safety

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

Contacts

Authors and others wanting to use DOC recreation information in publications should contact recreation@doc.govt.nz

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai