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View over Lyttelton Harbour loop from Heathcote Valley

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View over Lyttelton Harbour loop from Heathcote Valley

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4.4

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View over Lyttelton Harbour loop from Heathcote Valley

02:02

5.08km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

View over Lyttelton Harbour

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Great views over Lyttleton.

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1.77 km

View of Lyttelton Harbour from Cavendish Bluffs

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Nice lookout on the Crater Rim Walkway with a view on Lyttleton.

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2.27 km

View of Lyttelton Harbour and Christchurch

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Walk up, take the Gondola down!

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2.38 km

Christchurch Gondola Summit Viewpoint

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View in all directions and a self-service restaurant which is not too expensive, but also not very cosy. Nice for a break in between when hiking the crater rim.

You can get up/down by the gondola as well.

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3.48 km

View of Lyttelton Harbour from the Top of Bridle Path

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5.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.24 km

2.23 km

472 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

843 m

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 12 June

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View over Lyttelton Harbour loop from Heathcote Valley

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Christchurch Gondola Summit Viewpoint

View of Lyttelton Harbour from the Top of Bridle Path

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