On-leadEasy
Sumner Beach Walk
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 3 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT34 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 14
DOG EFFORT1.4 /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 sets seasonal dog rules at Sumner Beach. Dogs are not allowed 1 November to 31 March, 9am to 7pm, and off-lead outside those times. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
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 Sumner Beach Walk
Sumner Beach Walk is an out-and-back of 2.1 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Graded easy, it climbs about 34 m overall, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 14 reviews.