On-leadEasy
Sumner Promenade
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 7 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT35 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 62
DOG EFFORT1.3 /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.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends5 stiles on route
About Sumner Promenade
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, Sumner Promenade runs 2.4 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 35 m overall, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 62 reviews.