On-leadModerate
Captain Thomas Track Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 263 m gain↓ 261 m descenthigh 275 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE6.9 km
ASCENT263 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 75
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING190 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 this area as on-lead at Captain Thomas Track. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends4 cattle grids on route2 stiles on route
About Captain Thomas Track Loop
This long track follows 6.9 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 263 m, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 75 reviews.