On-leadModerate
Eastenders Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 305 m gain↓ 303 m descenthigh 324 msteepest 31 %
DISTANCE4.3 km
ASCENT305 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST31 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 135
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING500 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 weekends3 stiles on route2 cattle grids on route
About Eastenders Track
Eastenders Track is an out-and-back of 4.3 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 305 m, pitching up to 31 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for caves, native forest, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 135 reviews.