Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Canterbury > Christchurch > Beckenham River Loop
Beckenham River Loop
- Location
- The walk begins and ends at Beckenham Park, beside the Beckenham Ponds and rockery.
- Description
This walk follows a long loop of the Heathcote River along banks of willows and native plants on a journey through the suburb of Beckenham.
The Beckenham area was used by Maori for gathering food when the land was marshy and consisted mainly of raupo swamp. But the only remaining area of the marsh today is the Beckenham Ponds, formed from natural springs.
From Beckenham Park the walk goes downstream and across the first footbridge, turning right to follow Palatine Terrace upstream. Continue along the pleasant track which has extensive native tree and shrubs planted, to a river jetty and seats at the secluded Farnley Reserve behind the Centaurus Road shops. The eel sculpture is a delight.
Please visit the website below for further directions of this walk.
The walk ends at the Beckenham ponds and rockery where you will also find a children's playground and a perfect spot for a picnic.
- Duration
- 1.0 hours
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Dogs Allowed
- Historical
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Playground
- Source
- www.ccc.govt.nz
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