Canyon Creek Track
WalkCanterbury
- Grade
- Expert
- Walking time
- 3 hr 50 min
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Dogs
- Under control
Access: read before you go
Turn off SH8 onto Birchwood Road, 17 km south of Omarama. The turnoff is signposted for Ahuriri Conservation Park. The road is suitable for cars until the conservation park boundary 21 km down Birchwood Road. After that a high clearance 4WD vehicle is required to travel the 12 km to the road end.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzTurn off SH8 onto Birchwood Road, 17 km south of Omarama. The turnoff is signposted for Ahuriri Conservation Park. The road is suitable for cars until the conservation park boundary 21 km down Birchwood Road. After that a high clearance 4WD vehicle is required to travel the 12 km to the road end.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.22025° S, 169.58577° E
About this place
Discover spectacular waterfalls and a rock bivvy in the Canyon Creek area.
The route
Birchwood Road end to Canyon Creek campsite
Time: 20 min
Track category: Tramping track 1.5 km The Canyon Creek campsite is a short walk from the road end. There is a long-drop toilet and flat areas to put up a tent amongst the mountain beech trees. Walk to Canyon Creek campsite
Canyon Creek campsite to Canyon Creek bushline
Time: 1 hr
Track category: Tramping track 3.5 km Follow the markers from the campsite to where you cross Canyon Creek. After the creek crossing the track rises steadily through beech forest to an impressive view point in the canyon. The track continues on the true right of Canyon Creek to the bush edge.
Canyon Creek bushline to Canyon Creek bivvy
Time: 2 hr 30 min
Track category: Route 3.5 km It's worth stopping on your journey to admire spectacular waterfalls at the head of Canyon Creek. There is a steep climb over rocky bluffs to gain access to the upper Canyon Creek basin. The rock bivvy lies on the true right of Canyon Creek at coordinates E1328216, N5102551 or grid reference BZ14 282 025. Trampers enjoy a trip to Canyon Creek waterfalls
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Fallen trees; expect longer walking times
The beech forest section of this track has been severely damaged by wind and snow and is not well maintained. The track is difficult to follow at times. It requires extra time even for experienced trampers.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Shamrock Hut
Standard • 2 bunks • Canterbury • 3.3 km
Shamrock Hut is a standard two-bunk hut located in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area of Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Ahuriri Base Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 5.9 km
Ahuriri Base Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area of Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Top Dingle Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Otago • 7 km
Top Dingle Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Wanaka/Makarora area of Otago.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Scrubby Hut
Otago • 7.4 km
Bull Flat Hut
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Otago • 7.9 km
Bull Flat Hut is a basic two-bunk hut located in the Wanaka and Makarora area of Otago.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).