C360b Estuary Marshes

Sumner esplanade to the Avon River at Pages Rd. Includes Christchurch Coastal Pathway. Skirts Heathcote and Avon rivers estuary, home to many bird varieties and other wildlife. 19.8 km: 7 to 8 hours to complete. Charlesworth Reserve is a convenient break

A 19.5 km full-day trail that rewards walkers with a proper day out. Budget roughly 4 hours and 19 minutes at a steady pace.

This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. The trail is officially waymarked as C360b, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.