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On-leadModerate

Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird

Lyttelton · Canterbury · Out & Back

1234567.6 km551 m
↑ 268 m gain↓ 266 m descenthigh 551 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE7.6 km
ASCENT268 m
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 199
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
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.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekends2 cattle grids on route4 stiles on route

About Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird

Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird covers 7.6 km, near Lyttelton in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 268 m, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest.

Walkers come for native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 199 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite

15.2 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Wooded Gully Campsite

54.1 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird?

Dogs are welcome on Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird?

Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird is 7.6 km with roughly 268 m of climb.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Coopers Knob from the Sign of the Bellbird?

Yes. The closest is Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite, about 15 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

DOC dog-access rulesCamping with your dogGear checklist for dog hikes

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On a curated trip

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

Christchurch & Banks Peninsula: City Parks to Akaroa
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