On-leadEasy
Taylors Mistake to Black Rock Point
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 43 m gain↓ 41 m descenthigh 32 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE1.9 km
ASCENT43 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 65
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
About Taylors Mistake to Black Rock Point
Taylors Mistake to Black Rock Point is an out-and-back of 1.9 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 43 m, pitching up to 19 % 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 4.6 / 5 across 65 reviews.