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NZ Walking Routes > Canterbury > Banks Peninsula - Lyttleton Harbour > Sign of the Packhorse Scenic Reserve

Sign of the Packhorse Scenic Reserve

Location

Start from a short side road off Kaituna Valley Road.

Description

The track is well sign-posted and passes the farm,
following vehicle tracks up a bush-filled valley before climbing onto a big spur. It then follows the spur for some distance before reaching a farm track past Parkinsons Bush Reserve. This leads to the saddle and historic stone hut, well situated for the views. The hut can also be accessed by tracks from Gebbies Pass and Mt Herbert.
The hut was one of a series of rest houses along the proposed Summit Road, along with the Sign of the Takahë, Kiwi and Bellbird. Built in 1917 of local stone, it sits on a saddle between the sea and the summit of Mt Key to symbols Bradley.

It is recommended that you purchase a map of the area. The holidaymaker series, map 336/08 Banks Peninsula is a good guide.

Duration

4.0 hours

Level

Hard

Amenities

• Birds
• Historical
• Huts
• Picnics
• Plant Life
• Toilets
• Tramping

Source

www.doc.govt.nz

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