Walk 18 The Big Day Out - Ōtautahi to Te Ahu Pātiki with Sara Templeton

Explore Mt Herbert by Bus, Ferry & Foot!

Join Sara Templeton on a wonderful journey from Christchurch towards the summit of Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki—entirely by public transport and foot! This adventure showcases how easy it is to access Banks Peninsula without a car.  Supporting Sara on this journey will be the ever-enthusiastic Darren de Groot of Park Run fame.

We’ll start with a Metro bus to Lyttelton, then hop on the Black Cat ferry to Diamond Harbour before setting off on a scenic hike to the highest point on Banks Peninsula. Along the way, Sara will share insights on conservation and the local landscape. After soaking in the stunning views, we’ll return the same way, proving that nature’s best adventures are just a bus and ferry ride away!

TRAMP - Both partly formed and unformed tracks.  A good level of fitness and stamina is required.

There are number of small stream crossings so tramping boots are recommended.

An information sheet will be sent to all participants the week before the event with instructions for where to meet and what to bring

The Festival is being generously supported by Further Faster. Bring your ticket along to the store to get up to 10% off. Please show your Banks Peninsula Walking Festival Ticket in-store to redeem. Exclusions apply, including but not limited to electronics, paddle gear, hut tickets, gift cards and sale stock. This generous offer is not available retrospectively, so please do not ask.

**Walks canceled by the Festival due to weather related incidents or factors beyond our control (road closure/slips) are eligible for a 60% refund only. Walks canceled due to guide unavailability are eligible for a full refund (minus the Humanitix fee). There will be no rescheduling of canceled walks and refunds will not be available to people who cancel out of a walk. Please let the organiser know as soon as possible if you cancel out of a walk at bpwalkingfest@gmail.com