Ngā Puna Wai has a small lake at its heart surrounded by native wetland plants. This park is adjacent to the Canterbury Agricultural Park and is the site of a new sports hub to replace facilities lost at QEII Park and around the city.
Start | The car park on MacFarlane Ave (inside Canterbury Agricultural Park) |
Finish | Same as the starting point |
Distance | 1 km |
Time | 15 to 20 minutes return |
Toilets | Located near the Ngā Puna Wai car park off Augustine Drive |
Access | Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Some off-road strollers may be fine in dry conditions |
Dogs | Allowed under effective control |
Description |
This walk takes you to the outskirts of the native wetland plants around the Nga Puna Wai lake. You can start in either direction. There is a small boardwalk on the western side of the loop. |