Pukaki Kettle Hole Track
WalkCanterbury
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 1 hr
- Distance
- 4 km
- Dogs
- No dogs
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.nzThe track is signposted off SH8. Drive up the gravel road to a designated car park area.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.18007° S, 170.16172° E
About this place
Explore the Pukaki kettle holes and enjoy the great views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
The route
The track passes through moraine hummocks and circles a distinct kettle hole within the Pukaki Kettle Hole Scenic Reserve. The kettle hole was formed by melting glacial ice – interpretation signage on site provides information about this. The 360-degree views experienced on this track on a fine day are spectacular.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Lake Pukaki Camping Area
Canterbury • 1 km
Lake Wardell
Canterbury • 3.6 km
Lake Poaka Amenity area
Canterbury • 5.6 km
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Lake Poaka Campsite
Basic • Canterbury • 5.9 km
Lake Poaka Campsite is located in the Canterbury region near Twizel. It serves as a base for recreational activities in the surrounding area and offers an…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
Twizel Holiday Park
Canterbury • 9.4 km
Twizel Holiday Park is a campsite located in the Canterbury region. It provides accommodation for visitors traveling through the area.
Walks nearby
Marker Bay Track
Easiest • 20 min return • 1 km • 2.26 km away
Pukaki Boulders Track
Easiest • 10 min one way • 200 m • 5.39 km away
Baikie Hut Track
Advanced • 3 hr one way • 9 km • 9.9 km away
Dusky Trail
Advanced • 7-8 hr • 23 km • 11.94 km away
Rhoboro Track
Advanced • Under 1 hour • 9.77 km • 12.61 km away
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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).