11 Purau Manaaki Mai Hidden Valleys Exploration Long Walk

Walk 11 – Purau Hidden Valleys Exploring History and Nature with Paul and Andrea Dahl

Our adventure commences from the road side letter box 86 Purau Port Levy Road and will follow the historic Māori and European routes up the valley floors to below the rocky crags on the southern slopes of Mt Evans over looking Whakaraupo (Lyttelton harbour).

We will explore the changes in land use and vegetation over the last few hundred years identifying resulting effects and impacts. We will share and invite discussion on the options for the future of the valleys, harbour and peninsula.

Duration: 6 hours, 7-9km approx, 500-700m climb (route may vary slightly subject to weather conditions on the day)

ROUTE - unformed and rough surface with prolonged up and down

Wear tramping boots. Bring lunch, snacks, water bottle, sunhat, sunscreen, layered clothing, weatherproof gear and hand sanitiser.

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