On-leadModerate
Nicholson Park Walk
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 55 m gain↓ 58 m descenthigh 116 msteepest 16 %
DISTANCE1.0 km
ASCENT55 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST16 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 12
DOG EFFORT2.7 /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.
Christchurch City Council maps this area as on-lead at Nicholson Park. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
About Nicholson Park Walk
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, Nicholson Park Walk runs 1.0 km as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 55 m overall, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 12 reviews.