Nīkau Palm Gully Scenic Reserve walk
DOC track · Canterbury
Nīkau Palm Gully Scenic Reserve walk is a 5.1 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 284 m of climbing and a high point of 210 m.
Walk to a small forest pocket of nīkau palms and enjoy views of the Akaroa Marine Reserve. The walk crosses private land and is closed from 1 April to 30 September. Respect the seasonal closures.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5–6 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 284 m |
| Elevation loss | 143 m |
| Highest point | 210 m |
| Lowest point | 64 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.86864, 172.95980 |
| End | -43.84483, 172.95308 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Akaroa Head Scenic Reserve walk (2.8 km away)
- Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve Track (2.8 km away)
- Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Track (9.9 km away)
- Saddle Hill Summit Track (11.3 km away)
- Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve walk (13.7 km away)
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