The best walks and hikes in Canterbury
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New Zealand? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Canterbury to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Canterbury is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 13, 2025
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883
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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678
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2. Sealy Tarns Steps – Sealy Tarns loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook
7.93km
03:44
590m
590m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(54)
508
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(39)
410
hikers
4. Avalanche Peak Summit – Avalanche Peak loop from Arthur's Pass
8.90km
06:09
1,050m
1,050m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(40)
425
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5. Lake Tekapo Beach – Mount John Observatory loop from Lake Tekapo
7.18km
02:23
310m
310m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(48)
390
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(45)
422
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(24)
313
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(27)
295
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(22)
235
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10. Rakaia Gorge Bridge – Lower Rakaia Gorge Lookout loop from Whitecliffs
10.3km
03:14
400m
400m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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