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Easy hikes and walks in Canterbury

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Exploring Canterbury on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Canterbury. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 28, 2025

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1. Alpine Memorial – Hooker Valley Track loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

4.20km

01:12

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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422

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2. White Horse Hill Shelter – Hooker Valley Track loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

3.31km

00:58

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Castle Hill Rock Formations – Castle Hill Rock Formations loop from Castle Hill Village

1.99km

00:33

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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295

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4. Lone Tree Lookout – New Zealand Fur Seal Colony loop from South Bay

4.27km

01:08

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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232

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5. View of the Tasman Valley – View of Tasman Lake loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

5.10km

01:27

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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165

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6. Peninsula Walkway – White Cliffs of Lake Pukaki loop from Tinwald

4.87km

01:21

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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198

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7. Lake Benmore Islands Lookout – Benmore Peninsula Track loop from Otematata

3.97km

01:15

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Lake Tekapo Beach – Evergreen Forest Trail loop from Station Bay

4.76km

01:42

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Taylors Mistake Beach – Boulder Bay loop from Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake

6.74km

01:58

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Rakaia Gorge Bridge – Lower Rakaia Gorge Lookout loop from Whitecliffs

3.28km

00:57

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Canterbury

1. Alpine Memorial – Hooker Valley Track loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

2. White Horse Hill Shelter – Hooker Valley Track loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

3. Castle Hill Rock Formations – Castle Hill Rock Formations loop from Castle Hill Village

4. Lone Tree Lookout – New Zealand Fur Seal Colony loop from South Bay

5. View of the Tasman Valley – View of Tasman Lake loop from Aoraki / Mount Cook

6. Peninsula Walkway – White Cliffs of Lake Pukaki loop from Tinwald

7. Lake Benmore Islands Lookout – Benmore Peninsula Track loop from Otematata

8. Lake Tekapo Beach – Evergreen Forest Trail loop from Station Bay

9. Taylors Mistake Beach – Boulder Bay loop from Te Onepoto / Taylors Mistake

10. Rakaia Gorge Bridge – Lower Rakaia Gorge Lookout loop from Whitecliffs

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