Canterbury · Hiking

Addiction

An out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

1.5 mi
round trip
1,710 ft
climb
3,144 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Addiction is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,650 ft and 3,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,580 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Hanmer Springs, about 1.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Isobel, Conical Hill and Pumpkin Hill. Dog Stream Waterfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Hanmer Springs Forest Camp and Alpine Holiday Apartments & Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 30 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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