On-leadModerate
Spencer Park MTB Brown and Southern Pegasus Bay Track
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 7 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE15.3 km
ASCENT236 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 148
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING70 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 Spencer Park. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
About Spencer Park MTB Brown and Southern Pegasus Bay Track
Spencer Park MTB Brown and Southern Pegasus Bay Track covers 15.3 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 236 m overall, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, native forest, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 148 reviews.