-43.19614, 172.25020
On-leadHard

Bypass Track

Canterbury

0.511.522.8 km837 m
↑ 432 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 837 msteepest 40 %
DISTANCE2.8 km
ASCENT432 m
DURATION1h 16m
STEEPEST40 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~55 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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Bypass Track

In Canterbury, Bypass Track runs 2.8 km as a track.

Graded hard, it climbs about 432 m overall, pitching up to 40 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 16m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Bypass Track?

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

How long is Bypass Track?

Bypass Track is 2.8 km with roughly 432 m of climb and takes about 1h 16m.

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