On-leadEasy
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 · HIKERS 4.6 · 825
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING120 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.
Christchurch City Council maps this area as on-lead at Victoria Park. Council zones can be tight, 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 welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 825 reviews.