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Hanmer Forest

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Forest Walk

Time: 1 hr return

Begin 1 km along Jollies Pass Road. The walk threads its way through some of the oldest stands in the forest with a variety of exotic conifers and broadleaf species. Understories of sycamore, oak, silver birch, and rowan provide a colourful display in autumn.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Canterbury

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.5183751471256

172.83651342392

Latitude
-42.5183751471256
Longitude
172.83651342392
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Walking track

Walking track

Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful walk, track and everything is so clean, no rubbish.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Babs Muelink's avatar

    Babs Muelink

  • 4.0/5

    A good easy track for all age walkers which takes in forest and open space with lakes to see ducks etc.

    Time approx 45mins.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in January 2012

    NEW ZEALAND
    Fred Saunders's avatar

    Fred Saunders

  • 5.0/5

    Nice easy walk especially good if you have small children like we did.Lovely views as well.Recommended for familys looking for a not too hard walk.

    Reviewed about 13 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Sim's avatar

    Sim

  • 4.5/5

    A beautiful relaxing walk through pine forests.

    Many varied paths can take hours if you wish. Some tracks over 6 km.

    Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in February 2011

    AUSTRALIA
    Mark's avatar

    Mark