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View of Akaroa and the Bay – Kowhai Knoll Viewpoint loop from Akaroa

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Canterbury

View of Akaroa and the Bay – Kowhai Knoll Viewpoint loop from Akaroa

Moderate

4.8

(65)

234

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View of Akaroa and the Bay – Kowhai Knoll Viewpoint loop from Akaroa

04:11

11.3km

720m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Purple Peak Curry Reserve

Hinewai Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.30 km

View of Akaroa and the Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.43 km

Wind-Swept Tree at Alana Heritage Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.61 km

View of Akaroa Harbour from Akaroa Heritage Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.65 km

Purple Peak Curry Reserve Bushwalk

Highlight • Trail

3.86 km

Kowhai Knoll Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.23 km

View of Akaroa Harbour from Purple Peak Curry Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.63 km

View of Akaroa Harbour and Surrounding Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.07 km

View of the Mountainous Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

1.31 km

1.25 km

938 m

758 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

2.94 km

2.23 km

955 m

298 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 12 June

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View of Akaroa and the Bay

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View of Akaroa Harbour from Akaroa Heritage Park

Purple Peak Curry Reserve Bushwalk

Kowhai Knoll Viewpoint

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