On-leadEasy
Bridge Reserve to South New Brighton Park
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 2 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE4.7 km
ASCENT97 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 136
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING20 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.
Beach swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogGood 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 Bridge Reserve to South New Brighton Park
Bridge Reserve to South New Brighton Park covers 4.7 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect easy going, with around 97 m of climb, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, river frontage, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 136 reviews.