On-leadHard
Mount Richardson via Blowhard Track
Rangiora · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 1455 m gain↓ 1455 m descenthigh 1037 msteepest 42 %
DISTANCE27.5 km
ASCENT1,455 m
DURATION11–12 hr
STEEPEST42 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 4
DOG EFFORT5.0 /5 paws
PARKING80 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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Mount Richardson via Blowhard Track
Mount Richardson via Blowhard Track is an out-and-back of 27.5 km, near Rangiora in Canterbury.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 1,455 m, pitching up to 42 % at its steepest, and takes about 11–12 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 4 reviews.