On-leadModerate
Derek Turnbull Loop Track
Winton · Southland · Loop
↑ 148 m gain↓ 148 m descenthigh 267 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT148 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 60
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill
03 214 4156
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 shadeGood with kids
About Derek Turnbull Loop Track
Near Winton in Southland, Derek Turnbull Loop Track runs 3.5 km as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 148 m overall, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 60 reviews.