On-leadModerate
Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Walk
Akaroa · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 91 m gain↓ 102 m descenthigh 666 msteepest 37 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT91 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST37 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.5 · 11
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
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 shade
About Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Walk
Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Walk is a loop of 1.4 km, near Akaroa in Canterbury.
Expect moderate going, with around 91 m of climb, pitching up to 37 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.5 / 5 across 11 reviews.