The Christchurch Coastal Pathway is a walking and cycling track in Redcliffs, Christchurch, along the Te Ara Ihutai shoreline. It holds a Google rating of 4.7 from 62 reviews, and reviewers often mention cycling and family walks. Some note road works and closures on the route, so it is worth checking before you set out.
A good coastal track is judged on its surface, its length and its views. Flat, wide paths suit families and cyclists sharing the route, so it pays to keep to the speed and side the signs ask for. Estuary and sea views change with the tide, so an outing at a different hour can feel quite different. Many walkers finish with a coffee at one end of the route, so it is worth planning a stop before you leave.
For an easy ride or a family stroll with estuary views in Redcliffs, it is a track worth a visit on the Christchurch coast.