The Park is open. There will be no vehicle access from the campervan toilet block, so please add another 200m to your step counters if you want to enjoy a walk. Please keep off the logs and away from the work site as you walk up the grass to the track start. Usual entry fee applies.

Walks: Lambing Season has closed some Tracks that go through paddocks. Check tracks are open here.
There are 25 km of walking tracks winding their way through the property, with the ability to link up to the track up Mt Herbert (the highest point on Banks Peninsula) and around the crater rim to Akaroa. Our tracks are designed for all ages and abilities. The famous Rhododendron walk, a flat track set amidst a sea of colour and perfume is great for strollers. The new Faulkner’s Track takes you up to the DOC Packhorse Hut and on to Gebbies Pass. The Waterfall Gully Track takes you through native bush to a fabulous destination, the longer Tablelands track loops back to the Valley Floor Track.

From the BMX Pump Track in the Adventure Playground with bumps for little wheels to the longer and more challenging Base Camp circut for primary school aged children. The 2.5 km intermediate graded MTB track takes you through a variety of landscapes within the park. You can enjoy our tracks whether you are 2 or 82.

We recommend you check the latest weather forecasts before using the longer tracks as conditions can change quickly. Please take suitable clothing. There is no drinking water on the tracks so please be prepared with adequate water and food for the journey.

The bridge below Big Rock is closed awaiting replacement. This bridge accessed the Big Rock and Magnificent Gully tracks. The detour follows the river up past Big Rock to the new metal bridge. Cross this bridge for the Magnificent Gully and Big Rock tracks which will now be accessed from the track behind Big Rock.

Maps:

A Google Earth map of the Park Tracks and it’s other features is available here.

If you would like to explore some of our shorter tracks, a pdf map is available here. A larger pdf map showing all our tracks is available here

Lambing Season Track Closures:

From Monday, August 19th to Friday, October 10th.

Waterfall Track, Magnificent Gully, Hunter’s Gully, Tablelands Loop are closed.

All other tracks are open.

ENTRANCE FEE

As we are a private park, there is an entrance fee to enter the park. The entrance fee helps to maintain the tracks, buildings and other attractions within the park. Your co-operation is much appreciated.

The entrance fee is $5 per adult, $1 per child, to a maximum of $10 per car load.

WE ARE A DOG FREE ZONE

Due to Orton Bradley Park being a working farm, and also hosting many young children, we do not allow dogs on the property. There are kennels available for use at the entrance booth.

COMING AGAIN?

Become a "Friend of the Park" for $35 per year. You and your family can have unlimited entry to the Park, a 6 monthly newsletter, and concessions to special events. Join us and help us keep the park alive and healthy with your contribution.

The Park is run under an act of parliament and operates as a charitable trust.

HOURS

The Park is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm, 7 days a week. Please note, gates are locked outside these hours and a call out fee may apply.

The Park gates now close at 5.30pm.