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Dogs allowedEasy

Breakwater

Timaru · Canterbury

↑ 1 m gain↓ 5 m descenthigh 6 msteepest 2 %

DISTANCE0.8 km

DURATION10m

STEEPEST2 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, 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~170 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Breakwater

Near Timaru in Canterbury, Breakwater runs 0.8 km.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 10m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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

Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

2.8 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →Stay & walk

Temuka Holiday Park

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Breakwater?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Breakwater, per the council access data for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Breakwater?

Breakwater is 0.8 km with barely any climb and takes about 10m.

Walks nearby

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Salt Water Creek Walkway

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Burnside Park Loop

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