The best waterfall hikes and walks in Canterbury

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Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks in Canterbury. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails in Canterbury with waterfalls.

View of Akaroa and the Bay – Kowhai Knoll Viewpoint loop from Akaroa	Intermediate 04:09 11.3km
Washpen Falls loop from Whitecliffs	Easy 00:51 2.55km
Acland Falls, Peel Forest loop from Tinwald	Intermediate 03:06 9.94km
Emily Falls – Big Tree, Peel Forest loop from Tinwald	Expert 05:51 15.0km

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View of Akaroa and the Bay – Kowhai Knoll Viewpoint loop from Akaroa
04:09
11.3km
2.7km/h
720m
720m
Intermediate
4.7
(43)
160
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Washpen Falls loop from Whitecliffs
00:51
2.55km
3.0km/h
120m
120m
Easy
4.9
(12)
62
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Acland Falls, Peel Forest loop from Tinwald
03:06
9.94km
3.2km/h
370m
370m
Intermediate
4.2
(9)
51
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Emily Falls – Big Tree, Peel Forest loop from Tinwald
05:51
15.0km
2.6km/h
1,070m
1,070m
Expert
4.0
(7)
48
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.