Ngā Puna Wai Loop Walk

Ngā Puna Wai has a small lake at its heart surrounded by native wetland plants. This park is adjacent to the Canterbury Agricultural Park and is the site of a new sports hub to replace facilities lost at QEII Park and around the city.

Lady on track

Start The car park on MacFarlane Ave (inside Canterbury Agricultural Park)
Finish Same as the starting point
Distance 1.4 km
Time 20 minutes return
Toilets Located near the Ngā Puna Wai car park off Augustine Drive
Access Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Some off-road strollers may be fine in dry conditions
Dogs Allowed under effective control
Description

This walk takes you to the outskirts of the native wetland plants around the Nga Puna Wai lake.

You can start in either direction.

There is a small boardwalk on the western side of the loop. 

Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(external link)(external link) by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. You can find track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list, so you are set for your adventure. 

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