Leaders: Pam and Brian
Photos and report: Annette
Distance out and back: 11.4km
Total elevation gain: 330m
Time: Approx 4.5 hours
Leaving Christchurch, we travelled about an hour via the Akaroa Highway and Western Valley Road to Port Levy Saddle. From inside our cars at the Saddle the weather was not enticing – mist being driven across the sky by a strong easterly wind. But 15 walkers soon got to work. We enjoyed blue skies and wind-blown clouds as we walked a section of Te Ara Pataka/Summit Walkway. Two walkers deviated at Waipuna Saddle on our return, walking down to Rod Donald Hut.
There are links to two videos at the end of the post. One video was taken at the summit, another is of our GPS-tracked route.
On our drive to the start of our walk, there is a startling sight by the Akaroa Highway!
Click here to see a video at Mt Fitzgerald Summit.
Click here to see a video of our GPS-tracked route.
Port Hills Walkers 