Gisborne Hiking Area

Its an amazing walk

The hut is just a hunters hut with about 6 bunks and a fire - not exactly lavish. But the tramp is pretty cool. Takes a bit over 2 hours at a decent walking pace.

Enjoyed the walk up to the look out, the trees have been cut for a better view of Gisborne. Definately recommended, very family friendly too!

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Highly recommend this 4-hour return walk through a spectacular NZ forest. No hills or steep climbs - a relatively even gradient throughout. A couple of wet patches so bes ... more

Nice shortwalk. 10/15 walk to the top. Steep but easy. Would be nice a bit of maintenance though. Amazing views from the top.

Breathtaking views from the top but dont underestimate the incline. Firstly getting there: Google Maps is wrong; the car park is at the end of Shelley Road and not Dryden ... more