On-leadModerate
Barnett Park Cave Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 159 m gain↓ 156 m descenthigh 176 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT159 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 587
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends
About Barnett Park Cave Loop
This moderate-length track follows 3.9 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 159 m overall, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in caves and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 587 reviews.