Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury, NZ
Hiking, Tramping & Walking in the Southern Alps, New Zealand
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Accommodation close to Craigieburn Forest Park
Avoca House Bed & Breakfast provides warm and friendly accommodation close to Craigieburn Forest Park. We are within walking distance of the east end of the park and 5 mins by car to Craigieburn Picnic Area.
Short walks and day walks abound in the area. The mountains are just out the front door! Explore the native mountain beech forest and the sub alpine areas. There are walks and hikes for all levels of experience.
Hiking & Walking Tracks in Craigieburn Forest Park
Short Hikes from Castle Hill Village
- Lower Beech Forest track – 45mins one way
- Upper Beech forest Track – 1 hour one way
- Leith Hill Depression – 3 hours return
- Dracophyllum Flat – 4 hours return
Short Hikes from Craigieburn Picnic Area
- Lyndon Saddle/Helicopter Hill – 4 hours return
- Lyndon Saddle/Craigieburn – 30 minutes one way
- Craigieburn Valley Track – 3 hours return
Short Hikes from the Environmental Centre
- Nature Trail - 20mins return
- Bridge Hill Walk – 20 minutes return
- Hut Creek Walk – 1 hour return
- Dobson Nature Walk – 2 hours return
- Dracophyllum Flat – 1.5 hours return
Day Hikes
- BR road to Camp Saddle – 2 hours each way
- Camp Saddle/Lyndon Saddle 2 hours one way
- Craigieburn Rd/Camp Saddle – 2 hours one way
Other Hikes in the Craigieburn Forest Park
Most hikes are suitable for hikers of average fitness and experience. In winter, more skill is required as conditions can be difficult. There are other walks and mountains that can be climbed from both Castle Hill Village and from the other access roads into the park. These require a higher level of fitness and expertise.
See the Department of Conservation - Craigieburn Forst Park website for more information, route guides and details.
Watching the weather?
For the Canterbury High Country forecast check out
The New Zealand Met Service.
Or look at the
webcam view of weather at Castle Hill - updated every
Arthur's Pass Visitors Centre
For more information on the area visit the Arthur's Pass Visitor Information Centre.
Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre
P.O. Box 8, Arthur's Pass
Phone: 64 3 318 9211
Fax: 64 3 318 9210
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