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OSM map layer · LineString
-43.81, 173.01 · rel 2903070
-43.81, 173.01 · rel 2903070
Purple Peak Track
A 0,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Canterbury.
Loop walk
start = finish · Canterbury
0,5km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× viewpoint
Purple Peak
summit ·
193 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Parikura
summit ·
322 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Skyline Beech Lookout
viewpoint ·
483 m off route
0,1 km
20%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Purple Peak Track is 499 m long.
At an average walking pace, Purple Peak Track takes approximately 8 min to complete.
Yes, Purple Peak Track is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Purple Peak Track starts near coordinates -43.8108, 173.0143.
Purple Peak Track is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Purple Peak Track is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.