Eight Mile Track

The Eight Mile track is just over 12 kilometres from Murchison township. Heading west, turn left onto Fairfax Street, this street joins onto Matakitaki Road (which is where this walk begins).

The track could be missed as the sign is relatively small and on the left hand side of a bend.

We walked the track in spring, and it was obvious not many people had used it over the winter months. 

The path was smothered in soft, velvety moss and tiny, beech leaves.

We followed the creek for 500 metres or more before climbing upwards.

Luckily for the dogs this track didn't have any DOC signs or any indication they weren't allowed.

There were a couple of patches we had to skirt around to miss the mud. Bernie and I managed to, but the dogs plodded straight through.

The trees had moss dangling from their branches creating a magical landscape.

Going by the look on the dogs's face ... they all enjoyed themselves.

This is a great walk that will get your heart beating - it's half an hour or more uphill.