Boardwalk to Childrens Bay

Children's Bay

Start Akaroa Recreation Ground, just past the boat compound
Finish Ōtāhuahua-Children's Bay
Distance 500 m
Time 10 minutes one way
Dogs Prohibited
Toilets Akaroa Recreation Ground
Description

Start the walk just past the boat compound at the Akaroa Recreation Ground and follow the boardwalk along the coast.

The boardwalk ends on the narrow, gravel Children's Bay Road. Turn left onto Children's Bay Road and follow along the coast. While this road is quiet, please take care if you encounter vehicles.

Cross the white bridge and you will find a spot to look out over Children's Bay to the Akaroa township opposite.

For more walks in this area, check out the Rod Donald Trust Banks Peninsula website(external link).

 

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


Parking square 100x100

Parking


bus

Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


water fountain marker

Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

Challenging feature


Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

Entry and exit point


Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

Point of interest