Ben Avon access route
Located in Ahuriri Conservation Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This side trip off Ahuriri valley provides the opportunity to scale Ben Avon Peak in Ahuriri Conservation Park.500 m
Dog access
This public access easement through private farmland provides access to Ben Avon Peak (1713 m). Climb over the stile and follow a lightly marked route. From the Ben Avon tops there are other easements linking to the public conservation land on Birch Hill and Mt Martha.
Turn off SH8 onto Birchwood Road, 17 km south of Omarama. The turnoff is signposted for Ahuriri Conservation Park.
Map: NZTopo50 CA14 Lindis Pass
Private property and permissions
This track crosses private land. There is no camping until the conservation area boundary.
Respect the landowner's livestock and property:
- stay on the marked track until you reach the conservation land
- leave gates as you find them
- use stiles where provided
- keep your distance from livestock
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| info@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |