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Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track

Lyttelton · Canterbury · Out & Back

123455.9 km80 m
↑ 200 m gain↓ 200 m descenthigh 80 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT200 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 266
DOG EFFORT3.0 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~10 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.

Beach swimForest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends3 stiles on route

About Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track

Near Lyttelton in Canterbury, Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track runs 5.0 km as an out-and-back.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 200 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 266 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track?

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

How long is Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track?

Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track is 5.0 km with roughly 200 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track?

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

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Cass Bay and Corsair Bay Coast Track?

Yes. The closest is Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite, about 10 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

ModerateLyttelton
2.6 km↑214 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardLyttelton
5.1 km↑469 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Shade
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.

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ModerateTwizel
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Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyChristchurch
1.0 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

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