On-leadEasy
Opihi Walkway - Stoneleigh Bridge to Fairlie
Fairlie · Canterbury · Point to Point
↑ 0 m gain↓ 116 m descenthigh 417 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE11.9 km
ASCENT93 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 5
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
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.
River swim spotsForest shade
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Opihi Walkway - Stoneleigh Bridge to Fairlie
Near Fairlie in Canterbury, Opihi Walkway - Stoneleigh Bridge to Fairlie runs 11.9 km as a point-to-point.
Graded easy, it climbs about 93 m overall, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 5 reviews.