On-leadModerate
Conical Hill Loop Track
Hanmer Springs · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 150 m gain↓ 150 m descenthigh 544 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE3.1 km
ASCENT150 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST36 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 410
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
PARKING110 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
About Conical Hill Loop Track
Conical Hill Loop Track covers 3.1 km, near Hanmer Springs in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 150 m, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 410 reviews.