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Dark Elliots Track
Otago
↑ 4 m gain ↓ 518 m descent high 1194 m steepest 47 %
DISTANCE 5.3 km
DURATION 1h 4m
STEEPEST 47 %
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 .
Nearest emergency vet Remarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown ~25 min drive · 24/7
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Dark Elliots Track
Dark Elliots Track covers 5.3 km , in Otago.
Graded moderate, it stays flat overall, and takes about 1h 4m to walk.
Dogs are welcome here.
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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 Dark Elliots Track? Yes. Dogs are welcome on Dark Elliots Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.
How long is Dark Elliots Track? Dark Elliots Track is 5.3 km with barely any climb and takes about 1h 4m.
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