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Dogs allowedHard

Deans Bank Track (Mtb)

Otago

24681012.0 km348 m
↑ 186 m gain↓ 179 m descenthigh 348 msteepest 42 %
DISTANCE12.0 km
ASCENT186 m
DURATION2h 42m
STEEPEST42 %

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.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Deans Bank Track (Mtb)

This big walk follows 12.0 km, in Otago.

Expect hard going, with around 186 m of climb, pitching up to 42 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 42m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

Stay nearby

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 Deans Bank Track (Mtb)?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Deans Bank Track (Mtb), per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Deans Bank Track (Mtb)?

Deans Bank Track (Mtb) is 12.0 km with roughly 186 m of climb and takes about 2h 42m.

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Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

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