What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon !!! Though the ‘Arthurs Seat Circuit Walk’ is only 1.63 km in length (marked in red in the map below), the many deviations from the trail, which meanders its way around the summit of the mountain, results in a wonderful few hours exploring gardens, sculptures, ponds, forests, history, monuments, and of course, the many lookouts yielding the most outstanding views !!
Though Arthurs Seat rises but 305 m above sea level, it is the only landmark of this height for many, many kilometres, hence the amazing panoramas. It also marks a face of the Selwyn Fault, a geological fault line which is still active, and thus sparks an element of mystery and intrique . . .
Information, seating, picnic facilities and amenities can be found at various intervals along the way.
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Helpful Hints:
– To obtain a List of Points of Interest along the trail – click here
– The Trail features:
– Seawinds Gardens – for a list of points of interest click here
– Arthurs Seat Summit – for a list of points of interest click here
– 1.63 km Circuit Walk
– Difficulty = Easy
– Gradient = Minimal/Moderate
– Unsealed track, gravel/dirt in most places
– Car Parking available at ‘Seawinds Gardens’
– Car Parking available at the ‘Arthurs Seat Summit’
– Points of Interest
– Things to Do
– Dining Out
– Shopping
– Places to Stay
– Facilities available at Arthurs Seat include:
– Picnic Tables
– Sheltered Pavilions
– Barbecues
– Public Toilets
