Gondola Hill Walk

"We are very sorry but with the weather forecast for Sunday looking so bad, we have decided to postpone the Gondola Walk until further notice. It is best to do the walk when it is calm and sunny to fully appreciate the views, so we want to wait for a bluebird day to make the most of it.
We will keep you posted.."

Join us on a walk up Gondola Hill (“Mt Collins” 433m asl) and help raise funds for the continuation of our work of Kaipūpū Sanctuary and Picton Dawn Chorus, Waitohi Picton.

Enjoy this unique opportunity to access this incredible local viewpoint which is not normally open to the public.
The 1hr, 2.2km walk to the top is steep in places, but there are plenty of opportunities to ‘stop and enjoy the view’!

Once you are at the top you will enjoy amazing views of Waitohi Picton, Waikawa, Queen Charlotte Sound, Shakespeare Bay and Kaipūpū Sanctuary.

Register from 10am at the end of Fantail Heights, Endeavour Park Estate, Picton.

Walk times: Walkers may start between 10 – 11am. Please note for Health and Safety reasons walkers must start their walk no later than 11:15am. We aim to be down no later than 2pm.

Parking: Please be mindful of residents when parking. Parking is available at the lower Pavilion carpark, 5mins walk from start of track. Please consider carpooling, walking or cycling to reduce congestion for nearby residents.

Entry fee: Picton Dawn Chorus and Kaipūpū Sanctuary members $15, non-members $20, under 12s walk for free. (Eftpos available).

Please bring: layers of clothes recommended (there can be a cold wind at the top), solid footwear, hat, water, sunscreen, camera and some cash for our raffle.


- Postponement date 25th May 2025 - please check our facebook page for any updates regarding postponement.
- No bikes on the track.
- Dogs permitted on leash only (and remember your poop bags!)
- There is no toilet on site.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- This is a smoke free event.
- Please note this is private land and is available thanks to the generosity of the landowner.

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