Dogs are welcome on-lead, and a fenced off-leash dog park is available nearby.
Walk · Halswell
Halswell Quarry Rim Track
A mini adventure with a rewarding view
At a glance
Walk
Halswell
Car park
Drinking fountain
Nearby food & drink
Why go?
A mini adventure with a rewarding view
The Halswell Quarry Rim Track is a short but satisfying walk with a big payoff. Climbing to the top of the quarry, it offers lovely views over the surrounding area and a great sense of adventure for children and adults alike. With uphill sections and options to take stairs or a ramp, the track is suitable for prams - though it does take some effort. Dogs are welcome on-lead, and a fenced off-leash dog park is available nearby. Whether you’re up for a brisk climb or taking it slow with little legs, this track is a great way to enjoy time outdoors. At the top, there’s a viewing platform with wide-reaching views over the surrounding neighbourhoods and hills — a great spot for a breather or a photo.
Good to know
Before you go.
Bikes are not permitted on the track, keeping it a quiet, safe space for walkers.
Parking is available on the street, beside the coffee van, near the toilets, and at the end of the driveway near the picnic area.
There are a few different starting points, but for a gentler climb, especially with a pram, it’s best to begin from the far end of the quarry.
The Rim Track usually takes around 20 minutes to complete, though it may take up to 40 minutes if walking with younger children or using a pram.
The path climbs steadily and is steep in sections, with uneven surfaces along the way.
The details
What you'll find.
Age & suitability
Who it works well for.
Pram friendly
Walk details
What the route offers.
- Duration
- Under 30 min
- Route detail
- Medium
Walk guide
Follow the route.
Use these route notes alongside signs and conditions on the day.
Rim Track · 20–40 minutes
Allow about 20 minutes, or up to 40 minutes with younger children or a pram. The path climbs steadily and is steep and uneven in sections.
On the climb
The surface can be slippery after rain and downhill sections may be tricky for running children. Pram access is possible but requires effort on the incline.
At the top
A viewing platform provides wide views over the surrounding neighbourhoods and hills. Picnic tables and a drinking fountain for people and dogs are available along the way.
Return
Complete the rim route back into the quarry. Bikes are not permitted; dogs may use the track on lead, with a separate fenced off-leash park elsewhere in the quarry.
Facilities
Facilities at a glance.
Car park
Drinking fountain
Nearby food & drink
On street parking
Picnic areas
Picnic tables
Seating
Toilets
Take a look around
See the place.
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Getting there
Find the start.
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Quarry Rim Track
Halswell
Quarry Rim Track
Halswell
For the gentler climb, especially with a pram, follow the quarry driveway to the far end near the picnic tables and toilets. This avoids the steeper, rockier approaches and provides ramp access where needed.
It can be slippery after wet weather, and children running downhill may find parts of the track tricky to navigate.
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