Closure Notice - Feb 19, 2026
All tracks on Te Ahu Pātiki are currently closed. This decision has been made following recent severe weather events that have caused significant damage across the maunga. Reasons for Closure; Unstable ground conditions across multiple areas, large slips affecting sections of track, the number and severity of slips are unknown at this stage, the river crossing is unsafe.
Ongoing assessment is required before safe access can be restored Until comprehensive site inspections are completed, it is not possible to determine the full extent of the damage or the time required for repairs. For the safety of all visitors, please do not attempt to access tracks during this period. We will provide further updates once assessments have been completed. Ngā mihi for your understanding and support as we prioritise safety and the careful restoration of access to the maunga.
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Nau mai, Haere mai, welcome to the Te Ahu Pātiki website
The Te Ahu Pātiki Charitable Trust is the tiaki guardian of Te Ahu Pātiki, 500 hectares of whenua on Te Pataka o Rakaihautū Banks Peninsula. Te Ahu Pātiki is a public conservation estate in the heart of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour. It includes the summits of Mt Herbert Te Ahu Pātiki and Mt Bradley, the two highest peaks in the wider Ōtautahi Christchurch area. The whenua is protected by a QE11 Covenant and its track network is gazetted with Herenga ā Nuku as part of the Te Ara Pātaka track network.
Photo: Sam Barrow