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Dogs allowedEasy

Butterfields Wetland Track

Otago

↑ 4 m gain↓ 23 m descenthigh 306 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
DURATION13m
STEEPEST8 %

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.

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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 Butterfields Wetland Track

Butterfields Wetland Track is a short walk of 1.1 km, in Otago.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 13m 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.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Butterfields Wetland Track?

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

How long is Butterfields Wetland Track?

Butterfields Wetland Track is 1.1 km with barely any climb and takes about 13m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack.

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