DOC track
Mt Fyffe Forest Walk
2.5km1 hr 45 minEasy
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Listen to forest birds on this short walk through ancient forest.
Elevation
Climb
257m
Drop
152m
Highest point
458m
Lowest point
208m
Move over the chart to read the height.
Open Scrub Forest
Longest open stretch
1.2km
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This track leads from the end of Mt Fyffe Road, initially following poles across farmland to the regenerating forest of Fyffe-Palmer Scenic Reserve.
The track goes uphill and can be muddy and slippery. It passes through some bush and small waterfalls.
Getting there
The track is approximately 2 km from Kaikoura. Follow Ludstone Road then turn right onto Mt Fyffe Road and follow it to its end.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track