Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park

An amazing place to go for a walk...the tracking while only about 4kms, is gorgeous and it is perfect for all ages..flat the whole way. There are a few buildings to check out, the wildlife there is quite tame. A beautiful cafw across the road also is a big draw card. : well worth a visit

We took a 1.5 hour walk around the wetland and was delighted by the stunning scenery of birds and New Zealand’s native plants. The bird-watching spots are thoughtfully placed—next time, we’ll be sure to bring binoculars to identify more of the birds. The wetlands’ natural habitats are truly valuable, serving as a crucial filtering area for the entire ecosystem. We look forward to returning for enjoyable walks on sunny days, with sunlight sparkling on the wet waters

It is a wetland in the suburb of Burwood in Christchurch, New Zealand. An ecological restoration programme is being undertaken to restore the wetland. It covers 116 ha of land formerly drained and used as a dairy farm. The main car park and access point for Travis Wetland is at the end of Beach Road. Easy parking. The wetland is open 8am to 8 pm all year. Dogs are not allowed at the wetlands. There are public toilets near the main car park. Fair bit of walking around on the boardwalk and there is some tree shade. The circuit is long and can take more than an hour to complete. Lots of birds such as swans, swamphen, ducks, geese around - not many animals. Best to go early to avoid the heat. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Great place for photography.

Great walk, a lot of space to also have a run too. This isn't a shared space, so you can't ride bikes or scooters here because of wildlife.nnPaths seem like they would be ok for wheelchairs & prams, but I would say if it's been raining I would suggest holding off on doing a full loop - half of the paths are just gravel.

Ooruapaeroa - Travis Wetlands was an awesome, emotional experience. Stunning views. 50 hectares of Wetlands still in it's natural condition pre colonialism. Easy walk with bench seats throughout the walk along the way so plenty of opportunity to have a rest and a stretch. Multiple entrances into the Wetlands as well. I suggest wearing a hat, sunscreen, and good foot ware for walking in and take plenty of water with you as well. It's a very popular area too.