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        One of Craigieburn's favourite MTB tracks with single track runs through beech forest leading to wide open valleys with amazing views.
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        The Selwyn district boasts high quality resorts and boutique accommodation for conferences, meetings and events.
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MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Things to do
    • THINGS TO DO
      • Walking In Selwyn
      • Cycling & Biking
      • Wine & Food
      • Tours & Activities
      • Sensational Golf
      • Ski Fields
      • Country Gardens
      • Shopping
      • Transport
    • Castle Hill Walking
      • CASTLE HILL LIMESTONE RESERVE
        Breathtaking scenery and mountain ranges as far as the eye can see.
    • Hogs Back Track
      • HOGS BACK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRACK
        One of Craigieburn's favourite MTB tracks with single track runs through beech forest leading to wide open valleys with amazing views.
  • Destinations
    • SELWYN TOWNS
      • Arthur's Pass
      • Burnham
      • Castle Hill
      • Darfield
      • Dunsandel
      • Glentunnel and Coalgate
      • Hororata
      • Kirwee
      • Lake Coleridge
      • Leeston
      • Lincoln
      • Prebbleton
      • Rolleston and Weedons
      • Sheffield and Waddington
      • Southbridge
      • Springfield
      • Springston
      • Tai Tapu
      • West Melton
      • Whitecliffs
      • WIndwhistle
    • Arthur's Pass
      • ARTHUR'S PASS
        Nestled in the heart of the highest and most spectacular pass across the Southern Alps and within one of Canterbury's National Park's is the Arthur’s Pass Villa…
    • Travel Map
      • TRAVELING AROUND
        The Great Alpine Highway (SH73) from Christchurch to the West Coast is a easy drive, taking you through stunning alpine vistas, across the Canterbury Plains, past lakes and rivers into Arthur’s Pass National Park.
  • Places to Stay
    • PLACES TO STAY
      • Hotels
      • Motels
      • Country Lodges
      • Bed & Breakfast
      • Backpackers
      • Campgrounds & Holiday Parks
    • Terrace Downs
      • HOTELS
        Boutique hotels located in the picturesque countryside.
      • LODGE ACCOMODATION
        Selwyn is spoilt by the numerous options for accommodation.
  • Visitor Information
    • Activity Brochures
    • Travel Map
      • SELWYN TRAVEL MAP
        The road map to the Selwyn Districts’ stunning locations.
  • Conference & Events
    • CONFERENCE'S
      • Venues
      • Group Activities
      • Accommodation
      • Events
    • Venues
      • EVENT VENUES
        We offer a state of the art event venue Lincoln Event Centre and numerous multi purpose conference and event venues catering for small to medium meetings and events,
    • Venue Accommodation
      • VENUE ACCOMMODATION
        The Selwyn district boasts high quality resorts and boutique accommodation for conferences, meetings and events.

HELICOPTER HILL

Craigieburn Valley Ski Field Road
Craigieburn Forest Park 7580
New Zealand
All Walking Tracks, Craigieburn Forest, Castle Hill, Korowai Tussocklands Park and Cave Stream walks, Walking Areas, Walking Tracks Craigieburn Forest & Castle Hill

This track climbs from Lyndon Saddle along a steep ridge with open screes between the beech forests. Either Lyndon Saddle Track or Mistletoe Track can be used to get to Lyndon Saddle. The top of Helicopter Hill (1256 m) is covered with tussock and low herbs and grasses. From here there are spectacular views of the Craigieburn and Torlesse ranges and the limestone landscape of Castle Hill Basin. See the Department of Conservation for further information: www.doc.govt.nz

TRACK STATISTICS

  • Time: 4 hours return
  • Starts: The track starts at the Craigieburn picnic shelter (signposted from State Highway 73), about 1.5 hours’ drive from Christchurch
  • Intensity: Walking track– gentle walking on well-formed tracks
  • Facilities: Pit toilet and shelter at the Craigieburn picnic area
  • Important information: Watch out for wasps in the summer months
Craigieburn Valley Ski Field Road
Craigieburn Forest Park 7580
New Zealand

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