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On-leadModerate

Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track

Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 6 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE10.1 km
ASCENT183 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 612
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
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.

Forest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends

About Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track

Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track is a loop of 10.1 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 183 m overall, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

Along the way there is native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 612 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite

16.6 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Wooded Gully Campsite

41.5 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track?

Dogs are welcome on Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track?

Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track is 10.1 km with roughly 183 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Bottle Lake Forest Blue Track?

Yes. The closest is Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite, about 17 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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