On-leadEasy
Avon River Walkway Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 13 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE4.2 km
ASCENT77 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 134
DOG EFFORT1.5 /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.
Christchurch City Council maps a no-dogs zone at Central City. Dogs are not allowed inside it, so check the local signs to see if your route runs through it. How we check dog rules.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Avon River Walkway Loop
Avon River Walkway Loop is a loop of 4.2 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Graded easy, it climbs about 77 m overall, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 134 reviews.