MacKintosh Beach Family Walk Near Waipara, North Canterbury
Looking for a beach away from the crowds with lots for children to explore? Discover MacKintosh Beach in North Canterbury.
Looking for a beach away from the crowds with lots for children to explore? Discover MacKintosh Beach in North Canterbury.
Keen to see Māori rock art within reasonable driving distance of Christchurch? Check out this 90 minute walk in Waikari, North Canterbury.
If you have young children, whether you’re a painted rock enthusiast or not, you’re going to love Fairyland at Leithfield Beach. And if you don’t have young children… go anyway. It’s a nice walk with something that will appeal to anyone.
If you’re looking for a less-than-half-day forest nature walk within a short drive from Christchurch that’s easily accessible, varied and interesting for young children, and offers the reward of a waterfall for those want to add a more challenging extension, then the Ashley Gorge Loop Track ticks a lot of boxes.
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