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Children's Bay Walkway – View of Akaroa Harbour loop from Takamatua

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Children's Bay Walkway – View of Akaroa Harbour loop from Takamatua

Moderate

4.7

(12)

57

hikers

Children's Bay Walkway – View of Akaroa Harbour loop from Takamatua

02:43

8.80km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.73 km

Moa Point Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

3.22 km

Sheep Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

3

4.45 km

Rhinoceros

Highlight • Natural

4

4.99 km

Children's Bay Walkway

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path with great views and sculptures can regularly be seen along the way.

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5

5.07 km

Green Hills and the Eagle Sculpture, Akaroa

Highlight • Structure

Akaroa lies in the heart of an ancient volcano and offers beautiful bays, green hills and numerous natural experiences. The sea in front of the dramatic coastline
Banks Peninsula is home to a variety of marine life.

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6

5.09 km

Yellow-Eyed Penguin Habitat

Highlight • Natural

7

5.29 km

Crocodile Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A metal art sculpture depicting a crocodile.

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8

5.93 km

View of Akaroa Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

8.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

2.15 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

2.11 km

1.25 km

654 m

105 m

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