Quail Stream Loop

If you have a 30-40 minute window in Blenheim and are looking for a short run with great scenery, the this one is for you - A nice short loop of the Wither Hills with enough elevation to warm up the legs and gentle downhill to get a decent pace.

Starting at the Rifle Range carpark in the Wither Hills farm park, follow the signs for the Gentle Annie lookout/two tanks track. Once you get to the top at the Witches hat, go through the gate and continue the trail heading towards the Two Tanks in the distance.

At the two tanks, head to the left to head back down. The track straight ahead takes you further up and onto the Vernon Grand Traverse.

Wind your way down the trail taking in the sites above Blenheim and back across to the Richmond Ranges.

The trail then meets up at the top of the Quail Stream track. Follow the Quail stream back down. There are 3 creek crossings which are mostly dry but you can get wet feet if there has been decent rain.

Once at the bottom of Quail Stream head left along the Rifle Range track back to the carpark.