Mount Vernon is a recreation area and tourist attraction in the Port Hills at Hillsborough, Christchurch, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 70 reviews. The main carpark gates open from 7am to 7pm, all year round.
The website describes a recreation area managed for its conservation values and for an undeveloped section of the Port Hills. Several entrances are listed, including the main carpark at the end of Hillsborough Terrace, and access from Rapaki Track and Summit Road. Visitors can help with restoration through the park's volunteer and planting programme. The site also lists the park's upcoming activities and projects.
Its Hillsborough entrance on the Port Hills makes it an easy place to start a walk in Christchurch.