On-leadModerate
Kowhai, Rapaki, and Valley Tracks Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 371 m gain↓ 371 m descenthigh 328 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE8.2 km
ASCENT371 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 58
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
PARKING390 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 dog2 stiles on route5 cattle grids on route
About Kowhai, Rapaki, and Valley Tracks Loop
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, Kowhai, Rapaki, and Valley Tracks Loop runs 8.2 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 371 m of climb, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there is big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 58 reviews.