What to do and see in South Island, New Zealand: The Best Historic Walking Areas

February 18, 2022 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in South Island, New Zealand including Waikouaiti Beach, Crater Rim Walkway, Port Hills, Cape Campbell Track, sir John McKenzie monument, Historic Jed Vale Cemetery Walk, Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, High Street, Moeraki Millennium Walkway, Street Art.
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1. Waikouaiti Beach

Beach Street, Waikouaiti New Zealand
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Waikouaiti Beach

Reviewed By 40beckye - Dunedin, New Zealand

Love love love this beach. It’s an awesome place to take your furry friend for a nice stroll. The beach is really long (walk all the way to entrance to Karitane estuary) so you can take a long walk should you so wish. Beautiful outlook towards Karitane near the south of the beach. Often horses training on the beach so make sure you have a lead for your dog just in case. Surf is usually pretty gentle so can swim safely (while not patrolled). Family friendly!

2. Crater Rim Walkway

Adjacent Dyer Pass Road and Summit Road Port Hills, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Crater Rim Walkway

Reviewed By esthersebastian - Christchurch, New Zealand

Ask for Nicole for your guide.She will accomodate your need for the entire hike including your diet.The best way to enjoy the nature & explore one of the best part of ChCh.

3. Port Hills

575 Summit Road, Christchurch 8081 New Zealand +64 3-379 9629 [email protected] http://www.christchurchnz.com/
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4.5 based on 276 reviews

Port Hills

Reviewed By FushNChips - Christchurch, New Zealand

I’m lucky enough to live 15mins away from the Port Hills. I’m a runner and being up here as the sun rises or sets is something rather amazing. Definitely get up here if you can, the walking tracks are well maintained and the views are spectacular

4. Cape Campbell Track

Marfells Beach, Ward New Zealand https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/marfells-beach-area/things-to-do/tracks/marfells-beach-cape-campbell-route/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Cape Campbell Track

Reviewed By AnnicaE32

Quiet area with seals and beautiful seashells on the beach. Almost no tourists.beautiful beach walk one the black beach, but we went whit the dirty bikes. Remember that tides and watch when they are before you go.

5. sir John McKenzie monument

44 Stour St, Palmerston 9430 New Zealand http://www.southernheritage.org.nz/otagotrails/trails/pdf/palmerstongold.pdf
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

sir John McKenzie monument

6. Historic Jed Vale Cemetery Walk

Gore Bay Road Walk along the beach, north. Sign amongst trees indicates beginning of path., Cheviot 7383 New Zealand +64 3-319 8823 http://www.cheviotnz.com/localwalks/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Historic Jed Vale Cemetery Walk

Reviewed By rachelb161 - Christchurch, New Zealand

Such a peaceful and beautiful site for a cementary. A quick walk from Gore Bay along the beach and winding up the hill. Well worth a visit.

7. Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Buckingham Street, Arrowtown New Zealand +64 3-442 7935 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/b3e33c021732482087154c7b9e337bd4.aspx
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4.0 based on 671 reviews

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.

Reviewed By KarolinaW0591 - Palmerston North, New Zealand

Very informative interesting walk. You can chose to also do few different walks to suit different fitness levels. The restored remains of the village settlement were full of history and gave us a feel of what it looked like back in the day. I'd recommend to do this walk when in Arrowtown

8. High Street

High Street, Christchurch 2004 New Zealand +64 3-379 9629
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3.0 based on 13 reviews

High Street

9. Moeraki Millennium Walkway

174 Haven Street, Moeraki, Moeraki 9482 New Zealand http://nzplaces.nz/place/moeraki-millenium-walk
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Street Art

Moray Place, Dunedin New Zealand

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