On-leadEasy
Dickeys to Waimakariri Trail
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 9 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE5.8 km
ASCENT49 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.6 · 21
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING50 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 dogGood with kids
About Dickeys to Waimakariri Trail
This long track follows 5.8 km as an out-and-back, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Expect easy going, with around 49 m of climb, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.6 / 5 across 21 reviews.