Three Scheduled Walks
WALK CHRISTCHURCH offers three different scheduled walks for individuals in small groups, usually not more than 8 -10 walkers. We also provide per-arranged customised walks for private groups.
Our Walks
CLASSIC CHRISTCHURCH
This walk provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Christchurch over a 2.5 - 3.0 hour relaxed walk (4.5km).
The walk includes:
- Pre Colonial Maori settlement
- Canterbury Association & the planned 19th century settlement
- Growth of the city in 20th & 21st century
- 2010-2011 earthquakes & impact on reshaping the city
- The new city
Leaves from our Red Kiosk by the Canterbury Museum in Rolleston Avenue.
Ends at the National Earthquake Memorial.
When it operates:
- Beginning of October to end of April – every day at 10.00am
- May & September – on request at 10.00 am (contact The Arts Centre by 3.00pm day prior to walk)
- No walks : Xmas day, Good Friday, Anzac Day
- In very adverse weather a walk may be cancelled for safety reasons and a refund given
Prices:
- Adults $20.00
- Age 12-16 $10.00
- Under 12 free
CHRISTCHURCH HIGHLIGHTS
An overview and introduction to Central Christchurch. Designed for walkers with limited time. A leisurely 90 - 110 minute walk (2.5km).
The walk includes:
- Maori & planned European settlement
- Key heritage buildings, other city features and Avon River area
- 2010-2011 earthquakes and the post-earthquake city
Leaves from our Red Kiosk by the Canterbury Museum in Rolleston Avenue.
Ends at the National Earthquake Memorial.
When it operates:
- Beginning of September to end of May – every day at 1.00pm
- June, July, August – at 1.00pm – prior booking with The Arts Centre required by 11.30am
- No walks : Xmas day, Good Friday, Anzac Day
- In very adverse weather a walk may be cancelled for safety reasons and a refund given for safety reasons
Prices:
- Adults $15.00
- Age 12-16 $10.00
- Under 12 free
RIVER PROMENADE
An early evening summer stroll of about 90 minutes (2.5km) that provides a relaxed introduction to the city along the Avon River Promenade.
The walk includes:
- Role of the Avon River in the settlement of Christchurch
- Key buildings: heritage and post-earthquake
- Sculptures, statues and art
- Hospitality and commercial precincts
Leaves from our Red Kiosk by the Canterbury Museum in Rolleston Avenue.
Ends at New Regent Street.
When it operates:
- 1 December to 28 February – Wednesday and Friday only. Leaves at 5.00pm (no walk on Xmas Day)
- Book with The Arts Centre by 2.00pm on day of walk
- In very adverse weather a walk may be cancelled for safety reasons and a refund given
Prices:
- Adults $15.00
- Age 12-16 $10.00
- Under 12 free
Private Tours and Customised Walks
Inquiries and bookings should be made as early as possible before the planned walk .These can be made by emailing walkchristchurch@gmail.com. Please provide as much detail as you have available.
Prices will depend on the type of group, the size of the group, the customisation required & the length of the walk. They would usually be based on the prices for the Classic Christchurch Walk.
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