Woodlands Walk
Alerts
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This short loop walk is located at the entrance to Hanmer Forest Park and is a great option to complete with children. It can be joined with other popular tracks to create a longer walk.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The track begins at the Hanmer Forest Tracks main entrance. There is a car park, toilets, picnic area and trail information map.
The track is a pleasant walk, suitable for families. It passes through typical woodland forest, meadowland and stands of exotic trees including Douglas fir, popular and redwood.
It features a stream, flax wetland and ponds with associated bird and aquatic life. The area is picturesque in all seasons and returns to a footbridge leading back to the car park.
The track can be connected at the top of the loop with Majuba Walk to reach Conical Hill Walkway.
Getting there
Hanmer Springs, at an altitude of 385 metres, is 135 kilometres north of Christchurch, off Lewis Pass Highway.
Know before you go
Hanmer Springs track network
Hanmer Springs has a renowned track network with options for all abilities. Some of the tracks are not managed by DOC but many start at the same location at the Hanmer Forest entrance.
The Heritage Forest is located on the opposite side of the road to the Hanmer Forest entrance. It includes the Forest Amble Sculpture Walk, Forest Walk and Forest Journey. See the Hanmer Trails website for information on the Heritage Forest Walks.
There are several links onto the Heritage Forest Walks from Dog Stream Walkway.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track