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
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-43.54, 172.72 · rel 13390308
-43.54, 172.72 · rel 13390308
C360b Estuary Marshes
19,5 km from Sumner Esplanade east to Avon River at Paiges Road through urban area.
Sumner Esplanade east
→
Avon River at Paiges Road
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19,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
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linear
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 14 points along the route
What will you encounter?
13× monument
1× Attraction
PALESTINE
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GALLIPOLI
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JUTLAND
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SOMME
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LE QUESONY
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MESSINES
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BAPAUME
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PASSCHENDAELE
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Sumner South African War memorial
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LEST WE FORGET
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EGYPT
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Sumner Coronation Garden
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Ballantyne's fire memorial
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
C360b Estuary Marshes is 19.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, C360b Estuary Marshes takes approximately 4h 51min to complete.
No, C360b Estuary Marshes is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Sumner Esplanade east to Avon River at Paiges Road. Plan ahead for return transport.
C360b Estuary Marshes starts at Sumner Esplanade east.
C360b Estuary Marshes is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
C360b Estuary Marshes is maintained and managed by Christchurch 360 Trail.