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        Breathtaking scenery and mountain ranges as far as the eye can see.
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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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        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…
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      • 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.
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        Selwyn is spoilt by the numerous options for accommodation.
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        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,
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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.

HOGS BACK TRACK

Hogs Back Track
Castle Hill 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

The track connects Castle Hill Village to the Cheeseman Ski Field Road. It can be walked from either end. From the Castle Hill Village the track climbs over Long Spur and traverses across the Hogsback Creek, through beech forest and up on to the Hogsback Ridge before dropping down to Texas Flat on the Cheeseman Skifield Road. See the Department of Conservation for further information: www.doc.govt.nz

TRACK STATISTICS

  • Time: 2.5 hours one way
  • Starts: Behind Castle Hill Village on the road to the Thomas Bush and St Andrews Lodge or from Texas Flat on the Cheeseman Ski Field Road
  • Distance: 7.4km
  • Intensity: Walking track– gentle walking on well-formed tracks
  • Facilities: Toilets at Castle Hill Village
  • Important information: Watch out for wasps in the summer months. This is also a mountain bike track
Hogs Back Track
Castle Hill 7580
New Zealand

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