Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Silver Stream

Kaiapoi, Canterbury

Submitted by Isobel Stout

Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023

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Grunt Factor: 3 ?

Gnarl Factor: 2 ?

3.6km

Length of run

Total Ascent

Total Descent

10m

Highest point

Driving Time

Driving Distance

Directions to start

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Loop

Totally/mostly flat

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Plantation/exotic forest

Riverside

Run Makeup

100%

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +0.1%

Average Downhill Gradient: -3.5%

Trailhead

Estimated Times to Run

0:30

Slow

0:20

Moderate

0:15

Fast

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Guide

There's an information board at the carpark which is in the middle of the two arms of this trail. Start with the right hand side and just keep left, this will take you all the way around the perimeter. There's a composting toilet near the start, plenty of picnic tables through out so this is a great choice to bring the kids along to. Passing the carpark on the way back takes you out and back along the other arm of the reserve.

Community project regenerating lowland forest and a stunning, crystal clear river.

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Transport and parking:

There's a small carpark off South Eyre Rd.

Distance from Kaiapoi:

7 km

Driving time from Kaiapoi:

8 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

There's no water on site apart from the Silver Stream which looks terrific.

Seasonality Issues:

Good trail in any weather.

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121 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi
https://coffeeculture.co.nz/stores/kaiapoi/
Long hours, great selection

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Trail Reviews

Mike Tennent

Nice cruise after a tough weekend. Potential is a few years as more bush grows back.

Mike Tennent

April 7, 2021

George Mitchell

Be nice for walking the dogs. Track hard to work out

George Mitchell

January 2, 2021

John OConnell

Nice escape nestled in between farms and lifestyle blocks. Lots of seating around to enjoy the environment and an amazing crystal clear stream that is mesmerising to look at and see all the life beneath the surface.

John OConnell

August 19, 2020