On-leadModerate
Akaroa Childrens Walkway Loop
Akaroa · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 254 m gain↓ 253 m descenthigh 126 msteepest 20 %
DISTANCE7.9 km
ASCENT254 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST20 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 52
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
About Akaroa Childrens Walkway Loop
Near Akaroa in Canterbury, Akaroa Childrens Walkway Loop runs 7.9 km as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 254 m overall, pitching up to 20 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 52 reviews.