On-leadEasy
Lake Victoria Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 6 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE0.8 km
ASCENT21 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 23
DOG EFFORT1.1 /5 paws
PARKING110 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.
Lake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Lake Victoria Loop
This short track follows 0.8 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Expect easy going, with around 21 m of climb, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 23 reviews.