On-leadModerate
Cavendish Bluffs Loop Track
Lyttelton · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 309 m gain↓ 311 m descenthigh 424 msteepest 33 %
DISTANCE4.8 km
ASCENT309 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST33 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.9 · 53
DOG EFFORT3.9 /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.
Open track, carry water for the dog6 stiles on routeCattle grid on route
About Cavendish Bluffs Loop Track
Cavendish Bluffs Loop Track is a loop of 4.8 km, near Lyttelton in Canterbury.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 309 m overall, pitching up to 33 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views, wildflowers, wildlife, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.9 / 5 across 53 reviews.