On-leadEasy
Christchurch Coastal Pathway
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 42 m gain↓ 40 m descenthigh 11 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE13.5 km
ASCENT42 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 217
DOG EFFORT2.6 /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 dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends5 stiles on route
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 Christchurch Coastal Pathway
Christchurch Coastal Pathway is an out-and-back of 13.5 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Graded easy, it climbs about 42 m overall, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 217 reviews.