Canterbury · Hiking

Peters Pass junction to St James Homestead

Photo: Francis Vallance (Heritage Warrior) from Prebbleton, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

4.3 mi
round trip: 1,663 ft
climb: 3,046 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Peters Pass junction to St James Homestead is an out-and-back trail, 4.3 miles each way (8.6 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,690 ft and 3,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,070 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Hanmer Springs, about 5.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peters Hill and Dumblane. For camping, Pines Holiday Park and Hanmer Springs Forest Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Peters Pass junction to St James Homestead for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.