Christchurch Coastal Pathway Project

The Christchurch Coastal Pathway Project

The Coastal Pathway project is about establishing a safe, accessible, scenic pathway along the water’s edge from Scarbrough Beach to Ferrymead Bridge, and ultimately onwards into our city’s centre. The earthquakes have offered the opportunity to rethink the land/waters edge to include a memorial pathway offering access to wetland, coastline, beach, hills and villages.

The benefits

Provision of pathway for all types of healthy, physical activities e.g. walking, running, skating, skateboarding, cycling and many more.
Improved landscaping/restoration of estuary edge
Provision of new public space essential to community earthquake recovery
Enhanced access to the estuary’s edge.
Provision of shared cultural space for coastal communities. A place to meet (propinquity), link markets/art exhibitions etc.
Cultural/historical space to tell our stories
Provides eastern coastal communities with a safe route for children traveling to school.
Enhance the area’s identity as an outdoors, family oriented place for all to enjoy
Improve access to beaches/hills for all Christchurchpeople and for the disabled
A major tourism asset for the city
Potential link to Te Araroa – the NZ National Walkway network
Aligns with sustainability vision of CCC
Functional link to new cycle friendly CBD
Job creation
Community-led project to rebuild morale in devastated communities
To become a supporter to the Coastal Pathway Project download the form here Support Brochure