Kanuka Track

Take a detour off O'Farrells Track via this bush covered trail.

signpost

Start Junction with O'Farrells Track
Finish Junction with O'Farrells Track
Distance 500m
Time 20 minutes one way
Toilets Located at Sign of the Bellbird and Governors Bay Hall
Dogs Dogs must be on a short leash
Description

This quiet track meanders through a forested Kanuka gully with a thick understorey of ferns and shrubs. It starts from and returns to O'Farrells Track.

The tracks in Ohinetahi are managed by the Summit Road Society(external link). You can find maps and more information about the area on their website. 

10 km

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


    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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