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Butterfield Wetland Track

Wanaka · Otago · Loop

↑ 10 m gain↓ 10 m descenthigh 302 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE2.3 km
ASCENT10 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.4 · 62
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kids
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Butterfield Wetland Track

Butterfield Wetland Track covers 2.3 km, near Wānaka in Otago, walked as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 10 m, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 62 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Butterfield Wetland Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Butterfield Wetland Track by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Butterfield Wetland Track?

Butterfield Wetland Track is 2.3 km with roughly 10 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Butterfield Wetland Track?

Yes, the track has river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 4 times by the pack, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Daniel & Zola.

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