On-leadEasy
Westlake Reserve Walk
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 14 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
ASCENT11 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 41
DOG EFFORT1.1 /5 paws
PARKING20 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.
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 Westlake Reserve Walk
Near Christchurch in Canterbury, Westlake Reserve Walk runs 1.1 km as a loop.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 11 m, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 41 reviews.