A stroll around South Hagley Park is always a pleasure, especially on a sunny Christchurch day.
| Start | Hagley Oval car park, Riccarton Avenue |
| Finish | Hagley Oval car park, Riccarton Avenue |
| Distance | 3.6km |
| Time | One hour return |
| Access | Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers |
| Toilets | Located at the corner of Moorhouse and Hagley Avenue |
| Dogs | On leash on paths. Elsewhere, keep dogs under effective control |
| Description |
Starting from the Hagley Oval car park on Riccarton Avenue, follow the path northwest towards the Riccarton Road traffic lights and its group of mature oaks and elms. Turn south along Deans Avenue, a good choice if looking for autumn colour, and on to Moorhouse Avenue where spring daffodils flower en masse under deciduous European trees. Continue around to Hospital Corner and back to the car park. |
| Warnings |
Walkway users please be aware that on Sundays between September 2022 and April 2023 you might encounter the Peace Train. |
Walking tracks
Shared use
Connecting tracks
Closed
Parking
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest
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