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Dogs allowedHard

Blowhard Track

Canterbury

↑ 841 m gain↓ 140 m descenthigh 1036 msteepest 72 %

DISTANCE9.9 km

ASCENT841 m

DURATION3h 22m

STEEPEST72 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Blowhard Track

In Canterbury, Blowhard Track runs 9.9 km.

Graded hard, it climbs about 841 m overall, pitching up to 72 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 22m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Stay & walk

Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park

6.5 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Blowhard Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Blowhard Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Blowhard Track?

Blowhard Track is 9.9 km with roughly 841 m of climb and takes about 3h 22m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack.

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