Packhorse Hut Guided Walk
On this stunning journey to Packhorse Hut, we visit all four of the historic “rest houses” that were once part of a grand walking experience over the Port Hills. The hut is situated on a saddle above Lyttelton Harbour with unforgettable views of the Harbour and Banks Penninsula.
This scenic drive and walk start in Christchurch by driving up the Port Hills following the historical track up Dyer’s Pass road before heading south along Summit Road to Gebbies Pass. Our walk starts and finishes at Gebbie’s pass, is approximately 11km (6.8 Mi) and takes most groups 3-4 hrs of walking to reach the hut and return to Gebbie’s Pass.
This tour starts by driving up the Port Hills through the affluent suburb of Cashmere, to our first stop at the “Sign of the Takahe” (The first historic rest house). Before continuing to the “Sign of the Kiwi” where you will get uninterrupted views of Christchurch and your first glimpse of Lyttelton Harbour. Heading south along summit road and out of the city we stop at the third rest house the “Sign of the Bellbird” for morning tea. From the Sign of the Bellbird, it’s a short but very scenic drive to Gebbie’s Pass at the southern end of Lyttelton Harbour.
Our walk begins at Gebbie’s Pass, first passing through open farmland before heading into pine forests. After 45mins the track breaks out of the trees and into open tussock grasslands affording beautiful views of Lyttelton Harbour and Quail Island. Along the way, we pass by volcanic rock formation named the “Remarkable Dykes” before reaching the historic Packhorse Hut.
Your guide will prepare lunch at the hut.
After lunch, you will have plenty of time to explore the area around the hut and get some photos before returning to Gebbies Pass. From Gebbie’s Pass, we return via the scenic coastal road passing through Governors Bay before heading back over the Port Hills, past the Sign of the Kiwi and on to Christchurch.
Your guide will drop you back at your accommodation or the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Ave, in the city centre.
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Canterbury Museum
Pick-up from Christchurch city hotels.
End point: Christchurch.
Schedule
Duration: 7,5 Hours
Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Tips type: Optional
Group type: Shared
This scenic drive and walk start in Christchurch by driving up the Port Hills following the historical track up Dyer’s Pass road before heading south along Summit Road to Gebbies Pass. Our walk starts and finishes at Gebbie’s pass, is approximately 11km (6.8 Mi) and takes most groups 3-4 hrs of walking to reach the hut and return to Gebbie’s Pass.
This tour starts by driving up the Port Hills through the affluent suburb of Cashmere, to our first stop at the “Sign of the Takahe” (The first historic rest house). Before continuing to the “Sign of the Kiwi” where you will get uninterrupted views of Christchurch and your first glimpse of Lyttelton Harbour. Heading south along summit road and out of the city we stop at the third rest house the “Sign of the Bellbird” for morning tea. From the Sign of the Bellbird, it’s a short but very scenic drive to Gebbie’s Pass at the southern end of Lyttelton Harbour.
Our walk begins at Gebbie’s Pass, first passing through open farmland before heading into pine forests. After 45mins the track breaks out of the trees and into open tussock grasslands affording beautiful views of Lyttelton Harbour and Quail Island. Along the way, we pass by volcanic rock formation named the “Remarkable Dykes” before reaching the historic Packhorse Hut.
Your guide will prepare lunch at the hut.
After lunch, you will have plenty of time to explore the area around the hut and get some photos before returning to Gebbies Pass. From Gebbie’s Pass, we return via the scenic coastal road passing through Governors Bay before heading back over the Port Hills, past the Sign of the Kiwi and on to Christchurch.
Your guide will drop you back at your accommodation or the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Ave, in the city centre.
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Canterbury Museum
Pick-up from Christchurch city hotels.
End point: Christchurch.
Schedule
Duration: 7,5 Hours
Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Tips type: Optional
Group type: Shared
- tea
- Lunch
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