On-leadEasy
Walthham Park Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 17 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
DURATION0.5–1 hr
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 2.3 · 2
DOG EFFORT1.1 /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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsUsually a quiet track
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 Walthham Park Loop
Walthham Park Loop covers 0.6 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 2.3 / 5 across 2 reviews.