Kaituna Valley Packhorse Hut Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Kaituna Valley Packhorse Hut Track is a 3.7 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 418 m of climbing and a high point of 457 m.
The walk to Packhorse Hut can be enjoyed as a half day walk but is also a great overnight tramp for families with children and new trampers.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 418 m |
| Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Highest point | 457 m |
| Lowest point | 40 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.73106, 172.69092 |
| End | -43.70192, 172.69274 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Packhorse Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Kaituna Valley Packhorse Hut Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Te Ara Pātaka/Summit Walkway (0.0 km away)
- Kaituna Valley Scenic Reserve walk (1.5 km away)
- Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail (8.0 km away)
- Mount Herbert Walkway/Te Ahu Pātiki (11.2 km away)
- Ōtamahua/Quail Island tracks (11.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kaituna Valley Packhorse Hut Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.