On-leadHard
Taylors Mistake to Sumner Beach Coastal Walk
Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 326 m gain↓ 326 m descenthigh 119 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE8.9 km
ASCENT326 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 148
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING40 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.
Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekends5 stiles on route
About Taylors Mistake to Sumner Beach Coastal Walk
This long track follows 8.9 km as an out-and-back, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
Expect hard going, with around 326 m of climb, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, big views, wildflowers, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 148 reviews.