Estuary Edge Walk

This pleasant walk along the edge of the Avon estuary offers lovely views of the mountains and water as well as plenty of wetland birds to spot.

Estuary Edge Walk

Start Where Estuary Road and Ebbtide Street meet
Finish Bridge Street
Distance 2 km
Time 30 minutes one way
Toilets South New Brighton Park
Dogs Under effective control
Description

Begin where Estuary Road meets Ebbtide Street and follow the track to where the new boardwalk begins. 

The boardwalk takes you over the salt marshes where wetland birds can be spotted and lovely views of the mountains and water surround.

Once off the boardwalk, walk through the pine forest and past South Brighton Park.

The walk continues along the edge of the Avon estuary before ending at Bridge Street.

Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(external link)(external link) by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. You can find track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list, so you are set for your adventure. 

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


Parking square 100x100

Parking


bus

Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


water fountain marker

Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

Challenging feature


Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

Entry and exit point


Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

Point of interest


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