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On-leadModerate

88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia

Dunedin · Otago · Out & Back

↑ 24 m gain↓ 23 m descenthigh 9 msteepest 5 %
DISTANCE9.0 km
ASCENT24 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST5 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 71
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 477 7233
The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

About 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia

88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia covers 9.0 km, near Dunedin in Otago, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 24 m overall, pitching up to 5 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 71 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Trotters Gorge Campsite

55.5 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia?

Dogs are welcome on 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia?

88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia is 9.0 km with roughly 24 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia?

Yes. The closest is Trotters Gorge Campsite, about 56 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

DOC dog-access rulesCamping with your dogGear checklist for dog hikes

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The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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