Explore the beauty of our city with the Walking Festival
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 7th April 2025
Discover the dunes at dawn, take a storywalk in the sun and meet the Gruffalo as part of the 2025 Walking Festival.
The festival is underway from Saturday 12th April to Sunday 27th April with over 40 walks suitable for all ages and abilities.
Kick off the festival on Saturday 12th with:
Make a craft and follow a librarian from page to page with a Storywalk with Christchurch City Libraries at:
Learn about:
Discover the magic of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River with:
Learn about our waterways with:
Take your tamariki to:
Explore the outdoors with a:
You can also:
If you’re looking for a more challenging walk:
There’s also a series of recurring walks throughout the festival:
Find out more about the 2025 Walking Festival find the perfect walk for you, including the schedule and a festival map.