Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Diamond, Herbert & Fitzgerald

Christchurch, Canterbury

Submitted by Harvey Frizzell

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

Intermediate

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Grunt Factor: 47

Gnarl Factor: 12

38.0km

1800m

1800m

919m

  

  

  

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Trail Map

Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Undulating, some big hills

Open farmlands

Open tussock/grasslands

Run Makeup

80%
20%

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +10.3%

Average Downhill Gradient: -10.3%

Trailhead

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Estimated Times to Run

7.00:00

Slow

5.00:00

Moderate

4.00

Fast

Starting from Diamond Habour, you make your way to the Mt Herbert walkway and to the summit of Mt Herbert. There are two roads to cross in the 1st 1-2km's. From the summit of Mt Herbert follow the ridge eastward down to the Waipuna saddle and on to Mt Fitzgerald. Return the same way.

Carparking at wharf. Catch the ferry from Lyttleton.

32 km

48 minutes

Unknown

No

Moderate.

Patchy.

Thermal leggings, Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.

No drinking water available, take what you need!

Track is closed during lambing season

Dark Star Ale House & Cafe
2/4 Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour 8972
darkstaralehouse.co.nz
its closest place to the finish line and the food is good (& beer), otherwise wait till you get back to CHCH?

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Trail Reviews

A misty morning made for a mysterious “out” but the sun soon burned it off so the “back” was like a different track. A long grind of an out and back. Views for days. Recommend the Diamond Harbour cafe for afterwards!

Matt Halverson

November 12, 2022

I've run these trails many times, but never as an out and back. Today was the day, a calm, mild sunny winters day with views to die for. Great day out and many of the the great views that Banks Peninsula has to offer

Tony Sharpe

July 26, 2020

Nice steady climb up mt Herbert before traversing the tops with great views of Araroa. Well marked formed track but lots of tracks going off these tracks, so make sure youre clear on directions. My most favourite long descent finishing at the water was awesome.

Rachel Bridgewater

May 19, 2020

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