Te Kiekie Route

Te Kiekie Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Hakatere Conservation Park. It runs between about 3,880 ft and 5,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 50 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Mount Somers, about 6.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Kiekie / Mount Somers, Staveley Hill and Pony Knob. Sharplin Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Taylors Stream and Bowyers Stream are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.