Springtime is perfect walking time. The Breeze Walking Festival begins on Saturday 27 September, and brings you a range of events to get you walking, talking, and enjoying the sights of Christchurch, the Waimakariri and Selwyn.
Here are a few of our picks, go to The Breeze Walking Festival website for lots more.
Tou Olo o Saele – Let’s walk let’s bounce
Saturday 27 September 9am to 2pm.
Meet at Linwood North School, 221 Woodham Road, Linwood North.
Bookings required – phone Pacific Trust 3663900, email info@pacifictrust.co.nz or register on the day.
- Search the library catalogue for Tuvalu
Pukeko Stomp
Wednesday 1 October 10.30am-noon.
Meet at Burwood Plunket Rooms, 149 Burwood Road, Burwood.
A perfect outing for babies in buggies, young walkers and their families. Experience Travis Wetland including surprise guests, story telling and fruit kebabs along the way. Return to the Burwood Plunket rooms for more fun and information about preschool children programmes and services.
Harbour Rockhop
Thursday 2 October, 2 walks, 1pm and 3pm
Experienced guides from Adventure Specialities Trust are taking 80 lucky walkers free rock hopping coasteering adventure around the shoreline. Limited to 40 per walk. Must be 8 years old+ Get in quick! Bookings with CCC 941 8999.
Child of the Transitional City
Saturday 4 October, 2 walks, 10am and 2pm
Sense the cityscape with a child’s eyes on a guided walk through the transitioning central city. Finish with fluffies.
Limited to 15 per walk. Must be under 5 years old. Get in quick! Bookings with CCC 941 8999.
The NRG+ Great Dog Walk
All Right? Amble
Sunday 5 October 11am to 3pm.
Meet at Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Botanic Gardens, Central City.
More walking stuff
- Search our catalogue for walking
- Explore CINCH for local walking groups
- Christchurch walks, and walk and talk groups as listed by CCC
- Christchurch parks and walkways CCC
- Park walks CCC
- River and water walks CCC
- Canterbury short walks Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
- Christchurch and Banks Peninsula tracks Department of Conservation