Last Updated: 9th Apr 2024
Surf's Up!!!
New Brighton Beach
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Last Updated: 9th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
5.2km
35m
35m
20m
Last Updated: 9th Apr 2024
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Last Updated: 9th Apr 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
5.2km
35m
35m
20m
Urban
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Beach
Coastal
Easy Single Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +0.2%
Average Downhill Gradient: -0.2%
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This is a pleasant 5km loop that connects a missing link between 2 other Trail Directory runs - Spitting Distance and North New Brighton Spit. All three of these trails will get you a full marathon if you want to extend yourself with a great varied coastal journey encompassing the Waimakariri Mounth to the Heathcote-Avon Estuary.
For the Surf's Up loop head north from the New Brighton Pier, head past the new Hot Water Salt Pools, past the old surf club and then pick up the beach access trail that takes you to the top of the dunes. From here its a sweet windy trail across the dune tops all the way to Waimari Surf Club. There's one section in the middle where you pop out into the New Brighton Club, but the trail into the dunes is obvious. At Waimari beach return to the Pier along the beach, unless its high tide then you may prefer the dunes both ways.
New Brighton Beach, New Brighton Hotpools at the start/ finish line
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Plenty of parking options, can be busy on hot days though
10 km
19 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Straighforward to follow
Perfect throughout.
Windproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Cellphone, Map
Water available at each end of the loop
Can be cold here if the easterly or southerly is blowing
Watch out for rogue waves if the tide is high and rough
Salt on the Pier
New Brighton Pier
https://www.saltonthepier.co.nz/
Great views
Lots of other options in New Brighton village
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A great gentle course for those wanting some sea breeze and sand in their shoes, can be a bit difficult on the beach return section with people who believe that their dog chasing you isn't a problem. Would also highly recommend booking a spot at the hot pools to soak in after your run.
April 26, 2021
Those dunes are hard yakka on the hammies and quads but you can really put the hammer down on the beach
April 6, 2021
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