For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in North Canterbury Constituency. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in North Canterbury Constituency

Hiking Route
· New Zealand
Kowhai Hapuku Route & Mt Fyffe Traverse
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Difficulty
difficult
24.5 km
13:00 h
2,120 m
2,120 m
Adventurous hike through a primeval valley and over a mountain ridge with a great view
Hiking Route
· South Island
Waiau Pass Route
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Difficulty
moderate
39.9 km
93:00 h
1,243 m
1,317 m
From Lewis Pass to Nelson Lakes National Park
Hiking Route
· South Island
Harper Pass Track
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Difficulty
moderate
80.1 km
72:30 h
1,502 m
1,334 m
Wild river valley and a thermal spring
Hiking Route
· South Island
St James Walkway
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Difficulty
moderate
62.8 km
72:00 h
896 m
1,187 m
Woods and meadows

Hiking Route
· South Island
Buntings Gulley to Ngaroma
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.6 km
5:00 h
523 m
560 m
After a short transfer to Buntings Gulley begin walking through the bush and beech forest, with river views below and of the distant snow-covered mountains. Hike up to Skull Peak and spot dolphins in the bay if you are lucky.

Hiking Route
· South Island
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Rundweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.8 km
1:06 h
48 m
47 m
Start/Ziel Point Kean Car Park

Hiking Route
· South Island
Conical Hill
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.3 km
0:49 h
115 m
111 m

Hiking Route
· South Island
Wanderung auf dem Kaikoura Coastal Track
Difficulty
moderate
11.6 km
4:00 h
523 m
560 m

Hiking Route
· South Island
Conical Hill
Difficulty
easy
2.3 km
1:00 h
115 m
111 m
This is a short walk if you want to stretch your legs today, with great views at the top.

Hiking Route
· South Island
Ngaroma to The Whare
Difficulty
moderate
12.3 km
4:00 h
220 m
147 m
Today's walk takes you along a beach, along cliff tops and through gullies with views over the snow-covered distant mountains.
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Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Rundweg by Prof. Dr. Mike
Photo: Prof. Dr. Mike Schwarz, Community
January 17, 2021
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When did you do this route? December 02, 2012
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20170813 Mt Isobel by Malcolm
May 05, 2020
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a beautiful walk and perfect mapping - although we did deliberately swerve off route to take in nearby intersecting walks
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