Search
Close this search box.

Walk Location Category: South Island

Ryde Falls in Mt Oxford, South Island, NZ - Freewalks.nz

Ryde Falls Track

14 km return • 4-5 hours • Medium • Start at Coopers Creek car park and walk to the stunning Ryde Falls. Great views across Mt Oxford and the surrounding hills along the way.

Walk details »
Great views at Snout Track Head in Picton

Snout Track to Snout Head

12 km • 2 hours one way • Easy • Snout Track is a walk to the head or point through light scrub and bush. You can start the Snout Track from the Snout Track carpark or you can start from Picton town centre.

Walk details »
Punts on the Avon River Walk (City Promenade Walk), Christchurch, New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Avon River Walk (City Promenade Walk)

4 km • 2 Hours • Very Easy • Starting from the hospital end of Oxford Terrace, follow this riverside path to see some eels before continuing along it. You’ll soon arrive at Victoria Square – a historic marketplace and popular spot for events! From there head into Cambridge Terrace where you can find many bars & restaurants. Be sure to stop off by John Court house which houses the Museum Of Canterbury Earthquake Historic Site Information Centre and Art Gallery.

Walk details »
Views out to Canterbury Plains on Washpen Falls walk - Mt Oxford Walks - Freewalks.nz

Washpen Falls Adventure Walk

4 km • 2 to 3 hours • Easy • Washpen Falls is not free to walk, but only $10 and well worth it. Has historical sections, a stunning waterfall, amazing birdlife, old WWII targets & caves.

Walk details »
View above the Rakaia Gorge Bridge on the Rakaia Gorge Walkway, New Zealand Freewalks.nz

Rakaia Gorge Walkway

10.4 kms • 3-4 hours • Easy walk following along the banks of the Rakaia River. Rakaia Gorge Walkway track is perfect for a family day out from Christchurch. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the stunning views of the Rakaia Gorge.

Walk details »