On-leadModerate
Crater Rim Walkway Short Loop
Lyttelton · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 71 m gain↓ 69 m descenthigh 483 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT71 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 36
DOG EFFORT2.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 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 dog3 stiles on route
About Crater Rim Walkway Short Loop
Crater Rim Walkway Short Loop covers 1.4 km, near Lyttelton in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 71 m, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 36 reviews.