The Pukaki flats walk is very flat over an open block of hard tussock grasslands. An old farm track follows a fence line and leads northeast to Pukaki River. The track forms part of Te Araroa from Twizel to Tekapo.

The views from here looking to Ben Ohau Range and the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o Te Moana are stunning on a fine day. 

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail passes through here and provides a good riding surface.

This is a shared-use track. Follow the mountain bikers code: respect others, respect the rules, respect the track.

Can be started from Pukaki High Dam or on SH8 going north out of Twizel.

Map: NZTopo 50 BZ15 Twizel, BZ16 Dover Pass

Private property and permissions

This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary.

Respect the landowner's livestock and property: 

• stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land
• leave gates as you find them
• use stiles where provided
• keep your distance from livestock