Coronation Scenic Reserve (Western Hills)

Grade:     3
Time:       90 minutes (one-way)
Distance: 3.2 km

Accessed from either Russell Rd or Kauika Rd, there are steep inclines at both ends of the track. It passes through impressive stands of mature native trees, a pa site, nikau groves and views of the city and harbour. 

From the Kauika Rd end of the track there is an option to turn right on the Kauika Rd link for a shorter, circular walk, which passes a lookout over the city.

Close to the Russell Rd end of the track there is a short detour via the Rust Track that takes you to the site of a former goldmine.

The track can be slippery after rain. The track was improved in 2022 by replacing metal along the track, installing some boxed steps and removing trees that were dead or dying and at risk of falling onto the track.

Please follow the orange waymarks as the track adjoins private property.

Grade:       3
Time:         30 minutes (one-way) 
Distance:   680 metres

This signposted track starts from the Quarry Arts Centre at the end of Selwyn Avenue where there is a grass carpark. The track is surfaced and there are numerous steps and board walks. 

After about 300 metres, there is an offshoot track that leads to a Māori pā site. The main track continues up to meet the Frank Holman Memorial Track at the ridge. Taking the detour to the pā site adds 10 minutes to the walk.

Grade:       3
Time:         1 hour
Distance:   1km

The track starts just past the cafe and winds its way up a steep path to meet the Frank Holman Memorial Track. At this point walkers can choose to return back to the gardens or carry on and complete different sections of the track, exiting at either Russell Rd, The Quarry Arts Centre or Kauika Rd.

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