Off-lead OKHard
Chatterton River Track
Hanmer · Canterbury
↑ 381 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 852 msteepest 90 %
DISTANCE3.4 km
ASCENT381 m
DURATION1h 18m
STEEPEST90 %
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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.
Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track
About Chatterton River Track
This moderate-length track follows 3.4 km as a track, near Hanmer in Canterbury.
A tramping track in Hanmer Forest Park, Canterbury, that follows the Chatterton River and links to the old Jacks Pass bridle/stock route, with views over the Hanmer Basin. Roughly 2.5 hours return.
Expect hard going, with around 381 m of climb, pitching up to 90 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 18m to walk.
Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.”.