Last Updated: 6th Jan 2025
Otepatotu “Place of the Fairies”
Submitted by Sharon Sharpe
Last Updated: 6th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 4 ?
Gnarl Factor: 20 ?
2.0km
140m
140m
747m
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Last Updated: 6th Jan 2025
Submitted by Sharon Sharpe
Last Updated: 6th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 4 ?
Gnarl Factor: 20 ?
2.0km
140m
140m
747m
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Open ridges/tops
Volcanic
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +15.8%
Average Downhill Gradient: -16.4%
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0:20
Moderate
0:15
Fast
From the carpark follow the track uphill till you get to a crossroad with a sign. Follow the track on the left. This will also take you to a lookout over the harbour. From here follow the track uphill to the summit of Laverick's Peak where the wind turbines are. On a windy day, these can be heard from the beginning of the track.
Follow the track past the wind turbines and back into the forest. The track on this side is less technical, is wide in places and you will really get the chance to stretch out your downhill quads. This takes you back to the crossroad. You can do the loop again if you wish in reverse for a different experience, or return back to the carpark.
Goblin Forest, Wind Turbines, Harbour Viewing Points, Fuchsia Trees, Native Birds
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There is a carpark at the beginning of the track, just off the Summit Road. Picnic tables and toilets are available.
14 km
20 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Perfect throughout.
Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
Take your own water.
Very exposed to the cold winds on the summit.
Hilltop Tavern
5207 Christchurch-Akaroa Road, Akaroa
http://www.thehilltop.co.nz/
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A great wee spot to explore with the family. The climbing crag below is also worth a look, although it has been many years since I have been there and I struggled to find the access track on this occasion. Next time!
August 18, 2021
Cute loop! It is a great little patch of native bush. Worth a stop on Summit Road.
February 6, 2021
Love this loop what a wee gem . Its bordering to my friend's farm so could just jump over his stile and away I was on these magic trails and beautiful rock climbing too.
February 2, 2021
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