Sign of the Kiwi

Our next stop was at Sign of the Kiwi on the town side of the Port Hills which we reached by driving over Dyers Pass Road from Governors Bay. Although I've driven past this distinctive building a few times I didn't realise it was such a good spot for walking and cycle trails.

After consulting the descriptive map we decided to walk the Mitchells Track, then link up with the Cedrics Track to make a full loop around the Sugarloaf communications tower.

The Mitchells Track is mostly in bush and skirts around the south-eastern flank of the old crater. It's an easy walk with stunning views across Lyttelton Harbour.

The regenerating bush was very different to that at home- a lot dryer underfoot and it took half an hour of looking to find this small fungi!

The return trip via Cedrics Track was a lot more open but it was in the sun and we had a tail breeze to help us. Great views all around and I'll be putting it on my bucket list to explore more of the area.

Looking north over Christchurch City

The 121m Sugarloaf Communications Tower

On the last leg - Sign of the Kiwi in the middle distance

Thanks for a great day out, guys - and thanks also to the weather gods that put on a stunning day.