A Hike Beyond Imagination

RockRidge is where adventure unfolds. The perfect balance between retreat and exploration.
Where all your senses are catered for. It’s like nothing you have ever experienced before.

The High Country is calling.

A Hike Beyond Imagination

RockRidge is where adventure unfolds. The perfect balance between retreat and exploration.
Where all your senses are catered for. It’s like nothing you have ever experienced before.

The High Country is calling.

Break free from the ordinary and step into the extraordinary.

RockRidge is an all-inclusive walk across two days through 31 kilometres of untamed beauty in the heart of the majestic Windwhistle area of Canterbury, New Zealand.

Stroll through glacier-formed rocks, intriguing terrains, and revel in breathtaking vistas that span down valleys, across lakes, skywards to mountain peaks and along braided riverbeds.

Get set for an unforgettable journey through the spectacular High Country.

SEASON DATES

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2026 Season

February 2026 – May 2026

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26/27 Season

October 2026 – May 2027

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Food, glorious food.

This is an all-inclusive experience. The food from your arrival dinner to your final afternoon tea has been meticulously planned using locally sourced produce from the district. This is High Country adventuring at its best!

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This is not just a hike, it's an opportunity to witness the clash of winds from Snowy Peak.

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Swap stories under the stars and become part of the legacy of RockRidge.

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Directions

We are a 60-minute drive from Christchurch Airport. Just key in ‘RockRidge NZ’ to Google Maps for easy directions.

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Gift Vouchers

Looking for the perfect gift? A gift voucher from RockRidge is the ideal way to share an unforgettable experience with friends and family.

Simple, flexible and thoughtful – buy one today.

KIND WORDS

  • "I firmly believe the RockRidge Walk will soon become a “must do” experience in Canterbury.”

    “I have spent my entire life in Canterbury thinking that I knew the foothills like the back of my hand. But nothing could have prepared me for the breathtaking experience of walking the RockRidge walkway. The panoramic views across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch up the Rakaia Gorge to Lake Coleridge and beyond with Mt Hutt seemingly in reach, were truly awe-inspiring. The sunning vistas into the headwaters of the Selwyn River added another layer of beauty. The diverse landscape, shifting from beech forest to open tussock country kept every moment of the walk engaging. Despite the climb, the track’s gentle gradient made the journey feel effortless.”

    RICHARD GREEN

  • "RockRidge felt like a million miles away, yet its only one hour from Christchurch. "

    “RockRidge felt like a million miles away, yet its only one hour from Christchurch. Climbing High Peak and Snowy Peak was incredibly rewarding. The 1000-meter climb on day one was surprisingly gentle, and the lunch was delicious.”

    ZOE COWLING

  • "The views at RockRidge were next level"

    “The views at RockRidge were next level – sweeping landscapes in every direction, with tussock-covered hills and dramatic peaks. I was stoked by the bird life too; hearing the calls echo through the valleys added something really special to the whole experience.”

    ADAM WHITELOCK

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