Dogs allowedEasy
Harry Ell Walkway
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 102 m gain↓ 102 m descenthigh 331 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE4.5 km
ASCENT102 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 825
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING120 m away
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The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
The route
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
Christchurch City Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Victoria Park. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends
About Harry Ell Walkway
Harry Ell Walkway covers 4.5 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect easy going, with around 102 m of climb, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 825 reviews.
