Hinau Track
WalkCanterburyOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 45 min
- Distance
- 808 m
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
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.nzKaikōura is on State Highway 1 along the South Island east coast. It is 154 km south of Picton and 183 km north of Christchurch. Regular bus and train services pass through the town.
Mt Fyffe carpark is about 15 km from town via Ludstone, Swamp and finally Postman's Roads. To get to Fyffe-Palmer Scenic Reserve drive out of town on Ludstone Road; turn right onto Mt Fyffe Road and follow it to its end. The Hapuku road end is 3 km along Parson's Road which leaves State Highway 1, 10 km north of town. An on-demand shuttle service is available to these places.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.34946° S, 173.56742° E
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About this place
This family-friendly loop track passes through an unusual forest with a number of hīnau trees.
The route
Hinau Track starts at the Mt Fyffe carpark. It is a 45-minute loop through an unusual forest with a number of large hīnau trees. There are also many māhoe, putaputawētā, broadleaf, tree fuchsia and pigeonwood. For a contrast in vegetation the track passes through a stand of kānuka. The track is well formed and suitable for families. However, there is an unbridged stream which in normal conditions is easy to navigate.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- 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).