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Faust, Lewis Pass
NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, North Canterbury, Northern South Island Mark Eaglesfield 21/02/2024 NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, North Canterbury, Northern South Island Mark Eaglesfield 21/02/2024

Faust, Lewis Pass

Long hike near Lewis Pass. 30 minutes from Springs Junction, 45 from Hanmer Springs.

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Upper Ōpuke circuit, Mt Hutt forest, Methven
NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, short hikes Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024 NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, short hikes Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024

Upper Ōpuke circuit, Mt Hutt forest, Methven

Short hike from Awa Awa Rata Reserve, 15 minutes from Methven.

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Lyttelton-Crater Rim circuit, Christchurch
Canterbury, NZ hikes, short hikes, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024 Canterbury, NZ hikes, short hikes, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 20/02/2024

Lyttelton-Crater Rim circuit, Christchurch

Short hike, accessible on foot from Lyttelton, Christchurch.

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Point 1966 via Freehold Creek, Twizel
very long hikes, Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, NZ hikes Mark Eaglesfield 18/02/2024 very long hikes, Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury, NZ hikes Mark Eaglesfield 18/02/2024

Point 1966 via Freehold Creek, Twizel

Very long hike, 30 minutes from Twizel.

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Kurow Hill Walkway, Kurow
NZ hikes, short hikes, Waitaki Valley, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 10/02/2024 NZ hikes, short hikes, Waitaki Valley, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 10/02/2024

Kurow Hill Walkway, Kurow

Short hike accessible on foot in Kurow, Waitaki Valley.

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Ben Ōhau via Greta Track, Twizel
NZ hikes, Mackenzie Basin, medium-length hikes, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 09/02/2024 NZ hikes, Mackenzie Basin, medium-length hikes, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 09/02/2024

Ben Ōhau via Greta Track, Twizel

Medium-length hike, 30 minutes from Twizel.

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Mt Isobel via Jack’s Pass, Hanmer Springs
NZ hikes, short hikes, Canterbury, Northern South Island, North Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 24/07/2023 NZ hikes, short hikes, Canterbury, Northern South Island, North Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 24/07/2023

Mt Isobel via Jack’s Pass, Hanmer Springs

Short hike from Jacks Pass, 13 minutes from Hanmer Springs. Alternative: accessible on foot from town.

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Mt Dumblane to Mt Charon, Hanmer Springs
NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, Northern South Island, North Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 24/07/2023 NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, Northern South Island, North Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 24/07/2023

Mt Dumblane to Mt Charon, Hanmer Springs

Long hike from Jacks Pass, 13 minutes from Hanmer Springs.

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Summit Walkway: Hilltop to Mt Sinclair, Banks Peninsula
NZ hikes, medium-length hikes, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 23/07/2023 NZ hikes, medium-length hikes, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 23/07/2023

Summit Walkway: Hilltop to Mt Sinclair, Banks Peninsula

Medium-length hike on a portion of the Summit Walkway. 25 minutes from Akaroa, 65 minutes from Christchurch.

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Mt Herbert, Banks Peninsula
NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 23/07/2023 NZ hikes, long hikes, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 23/07/2023

Mt Herbert, Banks Peninsula

Long hike accessible on foot from Diamond Harbour. 45 minutes from Christchurch.

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Stony Bay Peak-Flag Peak Circuit, Banks Peninsula
NZ hikes, my favorites, medium-length hikes, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 23/07/2023 NZ hikes, my favorites, medium-length hikes, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula Mark Eaglesfield 23/07/2023

Stony Bay Peak-Flag Peak Circuit, Banks Peninsula

Medium-length hike accessible on foot from Akaroa. 90 minutes from Christchurch.

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Mt Oxford, Oxford
NZ hikes, medium-length hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 22/07/2023 NZ hikes, medium-length hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 22/07/2023

Mt Oxford, Oxford

Medium-length hike 12 minutes from Oxford. 60 minutes from Christchurch

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Near Point 1844, Mt Aicken, Arthur’s Pass
medium-length hikes, NZ hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 medium-length hikes, NZ hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Near Point 1844, Mt Aicken, Arthur’s Pass

Medium-length hike - turned back due to weather. Accessible on foot, Arthur’s Pass.

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Mt Cassidy - Blimit - Temple Col Traverse, Arthur’s Pass
NZ hikes, very long hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 NZ hikes, very long hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Mt Cassidy - Blimit - Temple Col Traverse, Arthur’s Pass

Very long loop hike accessible on foot from Arthur’s Pass.

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Mt Bealey - Avalanche Peak Traverse, Arthur’s Pass
NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, very long hikes, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, very long hikes, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Mt Bealey - Avalanche Peak Traverse, Arthur’s Pass

Very long loop hike accessible on foot from Arthur’s Pass.

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Bealey Spur to Point 1581, Arthur’s Pass
NZ hikes, medium-length hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 NZ hikes, medium-length hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, Arthurs Pass Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Bealey Spur to Point 1581, Arthur’s Pass

Medium-length hike 12 minutes from Arthur’s Pass.

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Helicopter Hill, Castle Hill
NZ hikes, short hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 NZ hikes, short hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Helicopter Hill, Castle Hill

Short hike 10 minutes from Castle Hill village. 35 minutes from both Arthur’s Pass & Springfield.

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Mt Lyndon to Red Hill, Castle Hill
NZ hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury, very long hikes, my favorites Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 NZ hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury, very long hikes, my favorites Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Mt Lyndon to Red Hill, Castle Hill

Very long hike near Porters Pass. 10 minutes from Castle Hill village; 20 minutes from Springfield.

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Mt Cloudsley-Mt Enys Traverse, Castle Hill
NZ hikes, very long hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 NZ hikes, very long hikes, Central Canterbury, Canterbury Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Mt Cloudsley-Mt Enys Traverse, Castle Hill

Very long hike, accessible on foot from Castle Hill. 30 minutes from Springfield, 40 from Arthur’s Pass.

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Trig M, Castle Hill
NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, short hikes Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023 NZ hikes, Canterbury, Central Canterbury, short hikes Mark Eaglesfield 16/07/2023

Trig M, Castle Hill

Short hike at Porters Pass. 12 minutes from Castle Hill and 20 minutes from Springfield.

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