Author(s): Pickering, Mark

Canterbury & Christchurch

This book is a guide to all the oublic walking tracks in Canterbury, encompassing an area from Lewis Pass and Hanmer springs in the north, to Mount Somers and Peel Forest in the south. In between there are walks around Christchurch city and the Canterbury coastline, the foothills forests, South Canterbury and Arthurs Pass. There are well over 100 walks in this book, ranging from short strolls to day tramps. Walks that will suit people of any age, fitness or inclination. Each walk description includes information on how to get there, distance from Christchurch, length of walk, and interesting and special features. Port Hills walking tracks are covered in a separate booklet by the same author, as are the walks and beaches on Banks Peninsula. Whether you are interested in alpine botany or want to feed the ducks, WALK AWAY will help you explore the interesting outdoor corners of Canterbury. Paperback