Region ยท Canterbury, New Zealand

Best hikes in Canterbury

The 30 best of 659 trails in Canterbury, New Zealand, ranked by route quality.

Trails
659
Easy
346
Moderate
128
Hard
105
Expert
80

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Top trails

  1. C360a Godley Cliffs Expert ยท 11 mi (17.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,969 ft (905 m) ยท 5 hr ยท Awaroa / Godley Head Farm Park Reserve
  2. Hooker Valley Track Hard ยท 9.6 mi (15.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 751 ft (229 m) ยท 3 hr 30 min ยท Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
  3. C360g Opawaho Divide Easy ยท 10.1 mi (16.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 43 ft (13 m) ยท 3 hr 15 min ยท Nash Reserve
  4. C360h Sugarloaf Hills Expert ยท 10.1 mi (16.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,592 ft (790 m) ยท 4 hr 35 min ยท Sugarloaf Scenic Reserve
  5. Curry Track Moderate ยท 3.5 mi (5.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,437 ft (438 m) ยท 1 hr 50 min ยท Purple Peak Curry Reserve
  6. Mount Aicken Expert ยท 6.5 mi (10.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 4,186 ft (1,276 m) ยท 4 hr 15 min ยท Arthur's Pass National Park
  7. South Ridge Track Hard ยท 5.4 mi (8.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,301 ft (1,006 m) ยท 3 hr 25 min ยท Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve
  8. West Track Moderate ยท 2.3 mi (3.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 653 ft (199 m) ยท 1 hr 5 min ยท Hinewai Reserve
  9. TA08g East Ahuriri Track Expert ยท 18.8 mi (30.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,317 ft (1,011 m) ยท 7 hr 45 min ยท Ahuriri Conservation Park
  10. C360c Dunes Wetlands Easy ยท 17.5 mi (28.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) ยท 5 hr 40 min ยท Waitฤkiri/Bottle Lake Forest Park
  11. Foggy Peak Route Hard ยท 3 mi (4.9 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,559 ft (780 m) ยท 2 hr 15 min ยท Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park
  12. Ball Hut Track Expert ยท 11.9 mi (19.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,693 ft (516 m) ยท 4 hr 40 min ยท Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
  13. Deep Spur Track Hard ยท 5.6 mi (9 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,949 ft (899 m) ยท 3 hr 20 min ยท Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve
  14. Emily Falls Track Easy ยท 2.1 mi (3.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 469 ft (143 m) ยท 55 min ยท Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve
  15. Kea Point Track Easy ยท 3.4 mi (5.5 km) ยท Elevation Gain 358 ft (109 m) ยท 1 hr 15 min ยท Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
  16. Bealey Spur Hut Expert ยท 9 mi (14.5 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,835 ft (864 m) ยท 4 hr 20 min ยท Arthur's Pass National Park
  17. Valley Track Easy ยท 2.3 mi (3.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 427 ft (130 m) ยท 55 min ยท Hinewai Reserve
  18. Awaroa/Godley Head Loop Track Moderate ยท 4.5 mi (7.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 751 ft (229 m) ยท 1 hr 50 min ยท Awaroa / Godley Head Farm Park Reserve
  19. South Track Moderate ยท 2.1 mi (3.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 860 ft (262 m) ยท 1 hr 5 min ยท Hinewai Reserve
  20. Kereru Track Moderate ยท 1.7 mi (2.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 810 ft (247 m) ยท 55 min ยท Hinewai Reserve
  21. Blue Coastal Track Easy ยท 3.1 mi (5.1 km) ยท 1 hr ยท Waitฤkiri/Bottle Lake Forest Park
  22. Stones Track Moderate ยท 3.5 mi (5.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,289 ft (393 m) ยท 1 hr 45 min ยท Hinewai Reserve
  23. Mount John Summit Circuit Track Hard ยท 5.1 mi (8.1 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,070 ft (326 m) ยท 2 hr 10 min ยท Canterbury
  24. East Track Easy ยท 1.4 mi (2.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 719 ft (219 m) ยท 50 min ยท Hinewai Reserve
  25. Foggy Peak - Castle Hill Peak Traverse Hard ยท 3.9 mi (6.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,470 ft (448 m) ยท 2 hr ยท Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park
  26. Green Track (Walking) Easy ยท 1.4 mi (2.3 km) ยท 25 min ยท Waitฤkiri/Bottle Lake Forest Park
  27. Mount Herbert Walkway Expert ยท 10 mi (16.1 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,927 ft (892 m) ยท 4 hr 45 min ยท Canterbury
  28. TA08g Ahuriri Track Hard ยท 6.7 mi (10.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,824 ft (556 m) ยท 3 hr 5 min ยท Ahuriri Conservation Park
  29. Blue Walking Track Easy ยท 4.9 mi (7.9 km) ยท 1 hr 35 min ยท Waitฤkiri/Bottle Lake Forest Park
  30. Skyline Circuit Moderate ยท 1.7 mi (2.8 km) ยท Elevation Gain 997 ft (304 m) ยท 1 hr 5 min ยท Hinewai Reserve

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