On-leadModerate
Barnett Park Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 155 m gain↓ 152 m descenthigh 171 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT155 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 91
DOG EFFORT3.0 /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 Track
Barnett Park Track covers 3.9 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 155 m overall, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 91 reviews.