On-leadModerate
Newton’s Waterfall from Akaroa
Akaroa · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 183 m gain↓ 182 m descenthigh 187 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE4.3 km
ASCENT183 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 179
DOG EFFORT3.0 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
About Newton’s Waterfall from Akaroa
This moderate-length track follows 4.3 km as an out-and-back, near Akaroa in Canterbury.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 183 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 179 reviews.