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Family-friendly Canterbury walks

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  • Family-friendly Canterbury walks

We have recently added these easy access tracks and short walks in the Canterbury region to the website. They are suitable for people of all ages and abilities, and some can be accessed by wheelchairs and children's buggies.


Otukaikino wetland.

Ōtukaikino walk

This boardwalk loop through a wetland reserve in Christchurch city is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, and is accessible to wheelchairs and children's buggies.

Baby in a backpack. Photo: S Mankelow.

Walks for families in Aoraki

These short walks in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park are suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

Getting up close with a rakau rangatira. Photo: S Mankelow.

Walks for families near Geraldine

These short walks in and around the mid-Canterbury township of Geraldine are ideal for families.

Children at Marker Bay.

Walks for families in Twizel Te Manahuna area

These family-friendly easy walks are suitable for people of all abilities and can be accessed by wheelchairs and children's buggies.

Old Coach Road, Arthur's Pass National Park. Photo: S Webb.

Walks for families in Arthur's Pass

These family-friendly short walks in Arthur's Pass National Park are all suitable for people of all ages and abilities, including young children, and can be accessed by mountain-buggies.

 

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