On-leadModerate
Latters Spur Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 234 m gain↓ 237 m descenthigh 385 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE5.6 km
ASCENT234 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 182
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING550 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.
Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends3 stiles on route4 cattle grids on route
About Latters Spur Track
Latters Spur Track covers 5.6 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 234 m overall, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 182 reviews.