On-leadModerate
Kaiapoi Island Trail
Kaiapoi · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 10 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE7.2 km
ASCENT60 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.6 · 50
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Kaiapoi Island Trail
Kaiapoi Island Trail covers 7.2 km, near Kaiapoi in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 60 m of climb, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.6 / 5 across 50 reviews.