Thomsons Track

Shared use track at the top of Victoria Park.

Start Thomsons car park, top of Victoria Park
Finish Summit Road, near Dyers Pass and Sign of the Kiwi
Distance 650 metres
Time 20 minutes one way
Dogs Must be kept on a leash
Description

A shared walking and mountain biking track. Thomson Track runs through the bush just below Summit Road.

Connect with the Latters Spur Track and Harry Ell for a good route between Victoria Park and Sign of the Kiwi or continue on to complete the Sugarloaf circuit.

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



Related news

New play space at Lyttelton’s Naval Point now open

A ‘sinking ship’, monkey bars and dinghy are all features of a new play space at Naval Point.

14 Jan 2026

Local students bring fresh ideas to Hoon Hay Park

Students at Te Kōmanawa Rowley School have stepped into the role of landscape architects – designing, prototyping and constructing a new play space in Hoon Hay Park.

12 Jan 2026

Design approved for Shirley Community Facility

Plans for a new Community Facility at Shirley Reserve have been approved by the local Community Board.

17 Dec 2025

Takiuru ki ā mātou ratonga
Log in to our services