Craigieburn Forest Park

Craigieburn Forest Park spans 44,694 hectares of mountainous terrain with dense mountain beech forests, alpine areas, tussock grasslands, and rivers near Arthur's Pass National Park.

The Department of Conservation established the park in 1967 as an experimental forestry area, where the New Zealand Forest Service planted wilding pines for erosion control.

The park land holds deep connections to Māori heritage and contains multiple walking tracks that connect visitors with the natural environment of South Island.

The park entrance sits 110 kilometers from Christchurch along Highway 73, with designated parking areas and access to numerous marked trails for different skill levels.

The forest contains mountain beech trees with pointed leaves in lower elevations, while alpine zones support specialized plants that survive in moving shingle and extreme temperatures.

Location: Canterbury Region

Location: Selwyn District

GPS coordinates: -43.10200,171.53100

Latest update: March 20, 2025 03:44