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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 · WALKERS 4.5 · 71
DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

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. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 71 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for 88 Shared Path Extension: St Leonards to Maia by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

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.

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