Experience an unforgettable holiday

Walk at your own pace over Banks Peninsula’s extinct volcanic landscape, where ridges and peaks offer sweeping panoramic ocean views. Traverse coastal cliff tops, through ancient forests, waterfalls, tree ferns and descend into otherwise inaccessible bays. Enjoy an abundance of wildlife, glorious birdsong and gaze into our night skies, whilst staying in unique accommodation each night.

Our 3-Day Walkers have the option to join a tour on their second evening including penguins in season (approx. Oct to Jan and April). Find out more information here.

Enhance your 3-Day Classic Walk adventure by choosing from a variety of optional extras, including private room accommodation, additional pack cartage, kayaking, and more. Some extras apply to both the 3-Day Classic Walk and 2-Day Hikers Option.

Banks Track offers 31 km of self-guided, hill country walking around the remote and beautiful South Eastern Bays of Banks Peninsula, starting and finishing in picturesque Akaroa. There are over 20km of side tracks to explore along the route with more spectacular views, waterfalls, and wildlife.

Banks Track is never crowded as our numbers are limited to 16 people per day.

The purpose-built trampers hut at Ōnuku with magnificent views over Akaroa harbour, the historic farm cottage, nestled in Flea Bay valley, with it’s colony of little blue penguins, and the unique, village-like experience at Stony Bay with a ‘bath under the stars’. Comfortable beds, woodstove heating, flush toilets, hot showers, and fully equipped kitchens await you.