On-leadHard
Crater Rim Walkway: Sign of the Kiwi to Coopers Knob
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 499 m gain↓ 498 m descenthigh 553 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE16.4 km
ASCENT499 m
DURATION5.5–6 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 321
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.
Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends8 stiles on route2 cattle grids on route
About Crater Rim Walkway: Sign of the Kiwi to Coopers Knob
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, Crater Rim Walkway: Sign of the Kiwi to Coopers Knob runs 16.4 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 499 m, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 5.5–6 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, big views, wildlife, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 321 reviews.