Description
Description:
Spring percolating on gravelly slopes into concrete troughs. As above, accessible via spur on Mt Herbert Walkway. About 2/3rds of the way up the hill, take the 4WD track on the eastern side spur. S.172° 44 min 293 seconds, E.43° 40 min 353 seconds.
"Near to the spring are the remains a burnt-totara stump. This is the final remnant of an amazing forest made up of these majestic trees. The tree was cut down by farmers in 1923 to provide a home for a few sheep. Honora Renwick: "You know, those guys who constantly proclaim that they are the guardians for the land.
Nearest Address
Ridge from DH to Mt Herbert
Directions from the Nearest Address
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Vital Information
Hours Spring Open
Banks Peninsula is not open for lambing during August-October inclusive. Kaituna landowner, Hon David Carter, has made it clear on his website the track to the Packhorse will be closed for 6 weeks only from August to Mid September. This may explain why the 3-month term is not accurate. Due to minor damage sustained in the earthquake of September 4, 2010, all tracks are currently closed.
GPS:
S.172 degrees 44 mins 293 seconds and E.43 degree 40 minutes 353 second
Map Link: Mt Herbert Cold Water Spring Map
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