Description

Start by picking up the signposted trail beside the bridge over the creek. A gentle introduction will slowly wind you up a valley and past some pleasant neighbouring estates before you cross the river. Look out for man eating crocodiles here!

From here the track gently climbs you up through regenerating natives to the ridge crest, and past several awesome art installations. Really inspirational stuff. At the top by the rhinoceros (!) follow the signpost that says Moa Point/ Lookout. This keeps climbing up through the paddocks and friendly stock. Please follow the marked trail, which will in about 10-15 mins bring you to a seat with one of the best views in Akaroa.

From the lookout seat the loop continues on a relatively newly developed trail. It is well marked and skirts more native plantings and regenerating bush. This is a most pleasant return to Children's Bay where you have a short rock hop back to the car- although if its high tide you may have a wade across for a few hundred metres.

This is a nice complement to the out and back run - Childs Play - which could easily give you two separate bags of Explorer points in relatively short order.

Features of interest

Great views of historic Akaroa and Harbour. Awesome sculptures and art installations

Make Up of Run

Technical Single Track: 10%

Moderate Single Track: 30%

Easy Single Track: 60%

Route Data