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Young walkers can become "mouse" to explore the deep dark woods on this self-guided walk to meet new friends including snake, fox, owl, a few special New Zealand species and... the Gruffalo. Enjoy storytelling and craft activities. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy all the wonderful nature play options available at Bottle Lake Forest Park.
Start anytime between 10am to 1.30pm. Meet at Bottle Lake Forest Information Centre, plenty of parking available on-site.
Visit https://events.humanitix.com/gruffalo-explorer-the-walking-festival-2025-anch3swh to book. This is a FREE event.
The walk is approximately 2.3km and will take about 1- 1 and a 1/2hours depending on the pace of the little people you are walking/running with. The track through the forest is rough in patches with tree roots and sandy patches so we recommend bringing a robust buggy to make your journey through the forest easier.
No dogs please
This event is part of the Christchurch Walking Festival 2025 – Walk, Explore, Discover!
From 12–27 April, over 40 incredible walks across Waitaha await! Whether you're after breathtaking views, hidden history, immersive nature experiences, or family-friendly fun, there’s a walk for you.
The event is organized by the Christchurch City Council in partnership and with thanks to Aotearoa Play Centre Association, St Margaret's College, Freshchoice Parklands, Burwood Christian Centre and Whānau Āwhina Plunket.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bottle Lake Forest, Information Centre, Waitikiri Drive, Burwood, Christchurch, New Zealand
