Last Updated: 23rd Oct 2024
Skyline Track
Skyline Walkway
Last Updated: 23rd Oct 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 31 ?
3.3km
360m
360m
Last Updated: 23rd Oct 2024
Skyline Walkway
Last Updated: 23rd Oct 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 31 ?
3.3km
360m
360m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Riverside
Open farmlands
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +21.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -21.6%
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1:45
Slow
1:15
Moderate
45
Fast
This 3km well-formed track is located 1km west of Murchison, at the junction of State Highway 6 and Matakitaki West Bank Road.
The track zigzags uphill through an attractive remnant of mixed beech/podocarp forest. Native ferns grow on the damp shady slopes of this area. The track emerges from the forest on to open bracken and broom covered slope. Continue the zigzag climb to the skyline.
The main rivers that can be seen from here are the Matakitaki which flows from Nelson Lakes National Park to join the Buller River west of Murchison; the Matiri which can be seen flowing from the mountains of Kahurangi National Park in the north.
At the top, two lookouts with seats provide views over Murchison and the surrounding ranges and valleys. Return the way you came.
Located in Murchison Town Centre.
There is a small carpark at the start of the track.
1 km
1 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Generally good.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, First aid kit, Cellphone
No water available along the trail.
Wasps can be a nuisance, particularly from December until April. Carry antihistamine if you are allergic to their stings. Sandflies can be present in Spring/Summer.
Rivers Cafe
51 Fairfax Street, Murchison
https://www.facebook.com/riverscafemurchison
Great Food & Coffee
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Who reviews their own trail they submitted aye! I did this in the rain and it was honestly so beautiful. The smell of the bush was just great. This track is important to the locals so make sure to sign the check in book at the start of the run as the locals want a walkway put over the bridge :) the more numbers the better!
November 6
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