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Methven and Foothills Walking Festival
Get out and about in the fresh country air this Easter weekend and discover the amazing walks in the Methven and Foothills area.
Dates: Friday 18th to Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
Cost: Starting from $10 - price depends on the walk. Many family events are free.
There is something for everyone:
- Bring the family to experience the famous Methven Scarecrow Trail (12th to 27rd April).
- Join the Easter Egg Hunt at Awa Awa Rata (Sunday 20th April) or the Family Fun Day at the Enchanted Forest (Monday 21st April).
- Challenge yourself on the walks to Woolshed Creek or Sharplin Falls.
- History buffs can join the Railway History Walk (Sunday 20th April).
- There will also be a dog-friendly walk around Lake Emma and a walk around some of Methven's well-known restuarants for those into wine and food.
You can also enjoy the Methven Walkway, Piwakawaka Walk and the Enchanted Forest at your own pace - free and open every day for all to explore.
Find out more about the Methven and Foothills Walking Festival, including how to book the guided walks.
- PAPO Summer Sprint Series
- Introduction to Open Water Swimming
- Banks Peninsula Walking Festival
- Christchurch Motorway Half Marathon
- Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
- Ashburton River Trail Marathon
- Methven Adventure Race
- Wicked Rogaines Autumn Series
- Run Mt Hutt
- Kaiapoi Fun Run and Walk
- Walk for Dementia
- Hanmer Hundy
- East Coast Gravel
- Wicked Autumn Rogaine
- Sea 2 Sky Challenge
- City2Surf
- DGRS Twilight Challenge
- Le Race
- EA Networks Centre Kids Try Challenge
- Christchurch 10km Series
- Rainbow Ride
- Amuri Ranges Run
- Southern Cross Round the Bays
- Dog Creek Timber Ultra
- Cancer Society Relay for Life
- McLeans Forest Trail
- Muddy Good Run Christchurch
- Kaikoura Adventure Race
- Christchurch Marathon
- Krank It
- Methven and Foothills Walking Festival
- Skedaddle Trail Run