Prendergasts Track

A reasonably steep climb, but with excellent views of the Canterbury Plains.

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Start Gibraltar Rock car park
Finish Kirks Track junction
Distance 1.3 km
Time 60 minutes one way, or 90 minutes as a loop with Kirks and Rhodes Tracks back to the car park
Dogs Dogs are prohibited from Omahu Bush
Description

From the Gibraltar Rock car park, follow Prendergasts track a short distance to the track map and the deer fence gate. Go through the deer fence gate and continue straight ahead initially uphill and then down for 20 minutes.

This track is steep in places but offers stunning views out over the Canterbury Plains. You can also divert off to see Gibraltar Rock or the historic stone wall.

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


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Parking


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Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


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Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


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Challenging feature


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Entry and exit point


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