Canyon Creek Track
Located in Ahuriri Conservation Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Discover spectacular waterfalls and a rock bivvy in the Canyon Creek area.8.5 km
Dog access
Birchwood Road end to Canyon Creek campsite
Track category: Tramping track
Time: 20 min
Distance: 1.5 km
The Canyon Creek campsite is a short walk from the road end. There is a long-drop toilet and flat areas to put up a tent amongst the mountain beech trees.
Walk to Canyon Creek campsite
Canyon Creek campsite to Canyon Creek bushline
Track category: Tramping track
Time: 1 hr
Distance: 3.5 km
Follow the markers from the campsite to where you cross Canyon Creek. After the creek crossing the track rises steadily through beech forest to an impressive view point in the canyon. The track continues on the true right of Canyon Creek to the bush edge.
Canyon Creek bushline to Canyon Creek bivvy
Track category: Route
Time: 2 hr 30 min
Distance: 3.5 km
It's worth stopping on your journey to admire spectacular waterfalls at the head of Canyon Creek. There is a steep climb over rocky bluffs to gain access to the upper Canyon Creek basin. The rock bivvy lies on the true right of Canyon Creek at coordinates E1328216, N5102551 or grid reference BZ14 282 025.
Trampers enjoy a trip to Canyon Creek waterfalls
Turn off SH8 onto Birchwood Road, 17 km south of Omarama. The turnoff is signposted for Ahuriri Conservation Park. The road is suitable for cars until the conservation park boundary 21 km down Birchwood Road. After that a high clearance 4WD vehicle is required to travel the 12 km to the road end.
Map: NZTopo50 BZ14 Mount Barth
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
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