On-leadHard
Lyttleton to Christchurch Gondola via Bridle Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 413 m gain↓ 416 m descenthigh 427 msteepest 31 %
DISTANCE6.0 km
ASCENT413 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST31 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 83
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING60 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 dogA popular track, busy on weekendsCattle grid on routeKissing gate on route
About Lyttleton to Christchurch Gondola via Bridle Track
Lyttleton to Christchurch Gondola via Bridle Track covers 6.0 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded hard, it climbs about 413 m overall, pitching up to 31 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 83 reviews.