Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Canterbury > Timaru - Geraldine - Waimate District > Peel Forest Park
Peel Forest Park
- Location
Peel Forest Park is situated along the foothills of the Southern Alps by the Rangitata River in the Geraldine District, mid-Canterbury. It is 150km from Christchurch via Highway 1 south through Ashburton, branching off at Ashburton, Hinds or Rangitata. This is well signposted.
There is a visitor centre open 9-5pm just before the forest.
- Description
A short distance from Geraldine stands spectacular Peel Forest a popular recreation area for those seeking peace and tranquillity. The canopy of towering podocarps hosts a rich variety of native bush and bird-life underneath, and there are dozens of tracks to explore.
Your choices range from a gentle stroll around Dennistoun Bush or a more adventurous tramp up Little Mt Peel/Hautakerekere. All tracks are signposted and well marked. Any tracks above the bushline should be considered a tramping track.
Visit www.doc.govt.nz for more details on each walk/tramp.
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Camping
- Carpark
- Historical
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Toilets
- Wheelchair Access
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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