Diamond, Herbert & FitzgeraldIntermediate
Submitted by Harvey Frizzell
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, some big hills
Open farmlandsOpen tussock/grasslands
Intermediate
7.00 (Slow)
5.00 (Moderate)
4.00 (Fast)
-10.3%
+10.3%
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
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Description
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.
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Features of interest
Make Up of Run
Easy Single Track: 20%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 80%
Route Data
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Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate Strava activity for each
Summit Walkway
Length: 34.00km
Banks Peninsula Ultra Beer Run
Length: 50.00km
The Coffee Run
Length: 22.70km
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Access
Start at the Diamond Harbour Wharf
Carparking at wharf. Catch the ferry from Lyttleton.
32 km
48 minutes
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Staying Safe
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
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Post run indulgence
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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