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Stony Bay Peak – Paruru Aratara Shelter loop from Purple Peak Curry Reserve

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Stony Bay Peak – Paruru Aratara Shelter loop from Purple Peak Curry Reserve

Easy

4.8

(13)

38

hikers

Stony Bay Peak – Paruru Aratara Shelter loop from Purple Peak Curry Reserve

01:43

4.96km

250m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. 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:

Hinewai Reserve

Purple Peak Curry Reserve

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

536 m

Stony Peak Loop Trail Junction

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Tour is maybe best qualified as “moderate”. The steep climb from the parking lot to the top (clockwise walking) is rather difficult to complete.

The path is narrow, overgrown with grass, slippery and steep (>20%, even >30% in places).

Tip by

2

1.48 km

View of Akaroa Harbour from Hinewai Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

1.49 km

Stony Bay Peak

Highlight • Summit

Enjoy 360 degree views at Stony Bay Peak.

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4

2.58 km

Paruru Aratara Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A small shelter with benches, a table, a guest book and map, plus a toilet out the back.

Tip by

5

3.95 km

View of Akaroa Harbour and Surrounding Hills

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B

4.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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