Rapaki track
About the Business
Welcome to Rapaki Track, one of the most popular tracks on the Port Hills in Christchurch, New Zealand. This establishment is a point of interest and a school for walkers, runners, and mountain bikers. Located at the junction of Rapaki Road and Centaurus Road in Canterbury, Rapaki Track offers breathtaking views over Lyttelton Harbour.
To begin your adventure, simply walk up Rapaki Road until you reach the signage for Rapaki Track. The track gradually climbs, providing pleasant views of the valley below. In the middle section, it flattens out before ascending again to the Rapaki Track car park on Summit Road.
Once you reach the car park, you'll find yourself at the end of vehicle access along Summit Road. This spot is a popular resting point where you can soak in the panoramic views of Lyttelton Harbour and the volcanic peaks and ridges of Banks Peninsula. For an extra treat, take a short 10-minute walk up to the summit of Mt Vernon.
You have a few options for your return journey. You can retrace your steps back the way you came, or you can create a longer loop walk by returning via Huntsbury Track. If you're feeling adventurous, you may also want to explore a section of the Crater Rim Walkway in either direction from this point.
Before you embark on your journey, make sure to plan ahead using "Plan My Walk" by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. This tool provides track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews, and a packing list to ensure you're well-prepared for your adventure.
The distance and time for this track may vary, so be sure to check the latest information. Please note that during winter, the tracks can be wet and slippery, so proceed with caution.
Rapaki Track is the closest stop to other walking opportunities in the area. If you're using public transportation, head to the Metro website for bus timetables, maps, and additional information.
Come and experience the beauty and excitement of Rapaki Track. Whether you're a walker, runner, or mountain biker, this track offers stunning views and a memorable outdoor experience in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Heathcote Valley, Christchurch, Canterbury 8022, New Zealand
Reviews
"It's great to take your dog and super easy to accomplish for a bit of exercise. I enjoyed it a lot."
"One of the better and easiest hiking trails in the city. It takes about an hour of relaxed hike / walk to the top of the Springs Rd. where the amazing views over Governor Bay awaits. It’s also one of the most popular tracks, mainly due to accessibility for all levels, so it gets very crowded especially on the weekends. Downside is that you have to juggle between annoying MTB bikers and people who are blind to understand that dogs are allowed only on the leads. Good luck trying to find parking spot as there aren’t that many on the street leading to trail, so you will have to park all the way down. Gravel road leading all the way isn’t also my first choice but makes it comfortable even for a pushchair to make the way to the top. Overall not my first choice , but every now and then will hike it for variety especially early morning before the crowds."
"The walk starts uphill from the carpark and gradually goes flat half way of the track and goes uphill again till you reach the top. You can enjoy the view and cool breeze when you reach the top. If you also love downhill, this walk is good too- going back to the carpark, good work out for grip and shin muscles. It is undeniably well-known track for awesome view and good work out. ❤️"
"It's a relatively easy hike, the first part of it is fairly flat, it's near the end of the Rapaki Track where it is steepest ascending to the Summit Road. It takes about 30 minutes to walk up, a very popular walk on weekends. My only negative comment is due to the popularity, parking is rather tight due to the narrow road leading to the entrance."
"Would def reccomend this track. Head to Rapaki road and park your car and enjoy a nice walk with great views of Christchurch. Only about 45mins each way. At the top can walk a further 10-15mins for views from Mt Vernon."
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