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Arowhenua - Waipopo Huts Stopbank Walk

Opihi River Stop Banks · Canterbury

↑ 38 m gain↓ 59 m descenthigh 30 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE4.7 km
ASCENT38 m
DURATION1h
STEEPEST8 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~155 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Arowhenua - Waipopo Huts Stopbank Walk

Near Opihi River Stop Banks in Canterbury, Arowhenua - Waipopo Huts Stopbank Walk runs 4.7 km as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 38 m, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Arowhenua - Waipopo Huts Stopbank Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Arowhenua - Waipopo Huts Stopbank Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Arowhenua - Waipopo Huts Stopbank Walk?

Arowhenua - Waipopo Huts Stopbank Walk is 4.7 km with roughly 38 m of climb and takes about 1h.

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