Mount Grey. Fantastic views of Christchurch. Easy walk for families and beginners
List Status |
Unofficial |
Elevation |
933 m (3,061 ft) |
Location/List |
South Island, New Zealand |
Region |
Canterbury |
Location Coordinates |
43° 7′ 18″ S, 172° 32′ 55″ E |
Range |
Foothills forests |
Recommended Route |
Duration  |
3 hours return |
Start/End Points |
Car park with toilets at picnic area |
Difficulty  |
Easy |
Track conditions  |
Path |
Season  |
Patches can be muddy after heavy rain |
Sights |
Views, Bush, Communications equipment(!) , May get to see hangliders taking off near the top if you are lucky |
Hazards |
Snow, High winds, Mud , Only in winter really |
Google Earth Map
Our Recommended Route
Two tracks to the top. Watch out for the longer one, it is the only track I know where the DOC signposts underestimate the time required.
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We choose to stay in a bach or holiday house when on our trips - which you can book through
Bookabach.

Or for more accommodation options, we recommend finding a hotel or motel on
Agoda.com.
For car hire, you can book from
Snap Rentals- with pickup locations at Auckland Airport, Auckland City, Christchurch Airport, Queenstown Airport, and Queenstown Town Centre
Once back from your hike, treat yourself to a beer from
Behemoth Brewing