11 October 2026
Mainly fine but isolated afternoon showers. Northeasterlies, easing by evening.
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Steadfast Track
A great link between Summit Road and the harbour-side walkways.
Distance
1 km
Walking time
50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Christchurch forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies, turning northeasterly in the evening.
14 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Westerlies developing in the evening.
15 October 2026
Rain developing. Southerlies developing.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Steadfast Track on the map
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About Steadfast Track
Walk up the 4wd track through Steadfast Reserve for 500m to the start of the poled route. The track climbs steeply to the Crater Rim Track Walkway and Summit Road. The Steadfast Reserve gates are never locked. In winter tracks can be wet and slippery. Please proceed with caution.
Essential information for Steadfast Track
The information about this track is provided by the Christchurch City Council . For updates on track closures, damage or maintenance, check the walking track status page before heading out.
Getting there for Steadfast Track
Use this location in google maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Steadfast Track
On Leash
Before you walk Steadfast Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.