Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Balmoral Fire Lookout
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 6
Gnarl Factor: 13
3.0km
190m
190m
321m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Mike Tennent
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Grunt Factor: 6
Gnarl Factor: 13
3.0km
190m
190m
321m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Open farmlands
Open tussock/grasslands
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +12.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -12.6%
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Moderate
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Fast
Heading south from Culverden towards Christchurch you will almost certainly have seen a small orange roof building on the hills just over the Hurunui River. This is part of a reserve now and the trail is extremely straightforward: just follow the 4WD track to the top and when finished, retrace your steps.
There is a toilet just before the top and a seat about halfway up.
It is 150 vert in 1.5km so it will get the heart pumping and when you let loose heading back down it will do the same!
The Fire Lookout Building at the top is open and has a heap of historical info. There are amazing views over the Hurunui River and the Amuri Basin.
A large clearing directly over the road from the start.
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Easy.
Not a chance you can go wrong.
Very patchy.
Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone.
No water
In extreme wet condotions it is possible that the track may get a bit slippery, but should still be navigable.
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