Christchurch Hiking

Short walks, half-day hikes, full day or overnight hikes... no matter how much walking you have the time and energy for, you'll find a track to suit. The most popular day walks from Christchurch offer splendid views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains and include: Mt Herbert (pictured), Mt Grey, Mt Richardson and Avalanche Peak.

"Hikers and walkers come to New Zealand from around the world for its tracks and scenery. Christchurch and Canterbury offers some fine short, half-day, full-day and overnight hikes."