On-leadEasy
New Brighton Pier Walk
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 4 m gain↓ 4 m descenthigh 4 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT13 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
PARKING90 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.
Christchurch City Council maps a no-dogs zone at New Brighton Pier. Dogs are not allowed inside it, so check the local signs to see if your route runs through it. How we check dog rules.
About New Brighton Pier Walk
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, New Brighton Pier Walk runs 0.6 km as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 13 m, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 5 reviews.