On-leadModerate
Kowai Bush Walk
Springfield · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 28 m gain↓ 25 m descenthigh 471 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT28 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 11
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsStile on route
About Kowai Bush Walk
Kowai Bush Walk covers 0.6 km, near Springfield in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 28 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 11 reviews.