The Trust’s vision is to protect the biodiversity and secure enduring public access to the two highest summits in the wider Ōtautahi Christchurch area. Te Ahu Pātiki is a highlight of Te Ara Pātaka - the spectacular summit ridgeline tramping track connecting the Ōhinehou Lyttelton and Akaroa craters. A network of tracks connects Te Ahu Pātiki to Orton Bradley Park and the Te Waipapa Diamond Harbour ferry jetty. Christchurch MP and early conservationist Harry Ell first had the vision of tramping from Christchurch to Akaroa 100 years ago, on a route now known as Te Ara Pātaka Summit Walkway. The establishment of Te Ahu Pātiki  Park secures its future.

A QEII National Trust Covenant and Walking Access Commission Easement ensure Te Ahu Pātiki will thrive as a protected landscape transitioning to indigenous forest, and forming a biodiversity hotspot linking a 1700ha network of continuous protection, ki uta ki tai summit to sea, visible from Ōtautahi Christchurch and Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour