The Canterbury Region is home to some the best great walks in New Zealand

We’ve been out walking all over the Canterbury Region and written about our journeys. See the best walking trails in the Canterbury Region. This page lists the towns, cities and areas in the Canterbury Region where there are great walks and hiking.  Click into an area to view all the walks, each hike has stunning photos, trail details, location map, points of interest and much more.
Christchurch walks and hiking guide

Christchurch Walks & Hiking Guide

The best Christchurch walks include walking the banks of the Avon River, through the city centre. The green expanse of Hagley Park and Christchurch Botanic ...
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Free Geraldine Walking & Hiking Guide - Canterbury Region - New Zealand

Geraldine walks and hiking

Find out why Geraldine is a great place to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Geraldine ...
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Kaikoura Walks

Kaikoura walks and hiking

Kaikoura walks. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Kaikoura has plenty of great walking and hiking.
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Kaikoura Walks, South Island, New Zealand, Copyright Freewalks NZ

Lewis Pass walks and hiking

Find out why Lewis Pass is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Lyttelton walks and hiking in Christchurch Canterbury -Copyright Freewalks.nz-Bridle track

Lyttelton walks and hikes

Find out why Lyttelton is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Mt Cook Walks

Mt Cook National Park walks and hiking

Discover our favourite Mt Cook walks, short or full day hiking tracks around the Mt Cook area. Located in the stunning South Island of New ...
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Mt Oxford Walks, South Island, New Zealand, Copyright Freewalks NZ

Mt Oxford walks and hiking

Find out why Mt Oxford is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks ...
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Sumner walks in Christchurch

Sumner walks and hiking

Find out why Sumner is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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Free Timaru Walking & Hiking Guide - Canterbury Region - New Zealand

Timaru walks and hiking

Find out why Timaru is a great place to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Timaru ...
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Free Twizel Walking & Hiking Guide - Canterbury Region - New Zealand

Twizel walks and hiking

Find out why Twizel is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around ...
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