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.
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
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest
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