360 Trail Map

 The trail encompasses both off road tracks and urban areas so it is a mix of bush, forest, reserve and road. A long section of the trail follows the Crater Rim Walkway along the Port Hills and another the river embankments from near Brooklands right out to McLean Island. 

Official map of the Christchurch 360 Trail



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