Kennedys Bush Track is a walking track starting on Kennedys Bush Road in Christchurch, rated 4.6 on Google from 36 reviews. Reviews mention the views and the long, steady climb, and one visitor found part of the track closed.
The council describes a wide shared-use farm track that climbs steadily to Summit Road. It is shared with mountain bikes and mostly crosses private land, so visitors should stay on the track, as cattle can graze alongside it. Lambing runs from August to September, and the council suggests checking track alerts and the weather before setting out.
For walkers in Christchurch who want a steady hill climb with wide views over the countryside, this track from Kennedys Bush Road is worth doing on a clear day, with any closures checked first.