Dogs allowedModerate
Captain Thomas Track Loop
Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 263 m gain↓ 261 m descenthigh 275 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE6.9 km
ASCENT263 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.4 · 75
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING190 m away
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The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
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Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
Christchurch City Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Captain Thomas Track. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends4 cattle grids on route2 stiles on route
About Captain Thomas Track Loop
This long track follows 6.9 km as a loop, near Christchurch in Canterbury.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 263 m, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 75 reviews.