Hurunui High Country Track

The Hurunui High Country Track is situated on Island Hills Station a working high country station one and a half hours north of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. Set in the uncrowded wilderness surrounding of a high country station, the Hurunui High Country Track, owned and operated by Dan and Mandy Shand with its stunning views and plentiful wildlife, provides an incomparable New Zealand walking experience.

The self guided track covers 30km over 3 nights, passing through a wide range of vegetation and landscapes, including farmland, beach forest, and sub-alpine terrain. Each night’s accommodation is unique, comfortable, and complements the beauty of the surrounding wilderness.

The Track covers 30km over three nights and takes you through many different types of vegetation and landscapes including farmland, beech forest and sub-alpine terrain.

Drive to the Hurunui High Country Track in the afternoon/evening where you will spend the first night at the Cook House. The next morning you start walking 14.6km to your second night's accommodation at the Valley Camp. The second days walk is 8.2km up and down to the third night at the Bush Hut. The last days walk is only 7km and you will arrive back at your car at the Cook House at around lunch time.