On-leadModerate
Major Hornbrook Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 244 m gain↓ 244 m descenthigh 396 msteepest 28 %
DISTANCE2.6 km
ASCENT244 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST28 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 62
DOG EFFORT4.0 /5 paws
PARKING20 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 weekends2 stiles on routeCattle grid on route
About Major Hornbrook Track
Major Hornbrook Track covers 2.6 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 244 m overall, pitching up to 28 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for big views and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 62 reviews.