Kennedys Bush Track

Walk through pleasant farmland dotted with pine trees and livestock before arriving at the Summit Road.

Start Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road
Finish Summit Road
Distance 3.5 km
Time One hour one way
Shared use Shared with mountain bikes
Dogs Dogs prohibited
Description

This wide shared use farm track climbs steadily to Summit Road.

The track is mostly through private land, stay on the track and be mindful that cattle can be grazing alongside it. Lambing is between August and September. 

Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(external link) by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. You can find track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list, so you are set for your adventure. 

  

  

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


Parking square 100x100

Parking


bus

Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


water fountain marker

Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

Challenging feature


Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

Entry and exit point


Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

Point of interest



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