Closure Update - March 15 2026
Kia ora koutou, We know many of you are eager to get back onto the tracks at Te Ahu Pātiki.They remain closed, and will do so for several more weeks. The damage caused by recent weather is significant. There are large slips, unstable ground and sections that require full rebuilds. Read all about the damage here and learn more about what we are doing to get things back in shape on the maunga.
Location of Te Ahu Pātiki Park on Rakaihautū Banks Peninsula.
Map of track network for access to Te Ahu Pātiki viewed from Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour. The park can be accessed via Orton Bradley Park, Diamond Harbour via the Mt. Herbert Track, via the Packhorse Hut Track from Gebbies Pass or Kaituna Valley tracks and via the Port Levy Saddle Te Ara Pātaka Track.
For further information about walks in the area click on the links:
https://www.bankspeninsulawalks.co.nz/diamond-harbour-walks/
Te Ahu Pātiki Walking information Pamphlet
Google earth - a great way to “fly through” and check out topography and tracks
