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Bannockburn Sluicings Loop

Cromwell · Otago · Loop

0.511.522.533.9 km361 m
↑ 123 m gain↓ 122 m descenthigh 361 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE3.9 km
ASCENT123 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 402
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~40 min drive · 24/7
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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 dogA popular track, busy on weekends

About Bannockburn Sluicings Loop

Bannockburn Sluicings Loop covers 3.9 km, near Cromwell in Otago, walked as a loop.

Graded easy, it climbs about 123 m overall, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for big views and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 402 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Macetown Campsite

34.6 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Skippers Campsite

44.9 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Bannockburn Sluicings Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Bannockburn Sluicings Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Bannockburn Sluicings Loop?

Bannockburn Sluicings Loop is 3.9 km with roughly 123 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Bannockburn Sluicings Loop?

Yes. The closest is Macetown Campsite, about 35 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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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

Central Otago: Rail Trail & Rivers
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