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Fairfield Old Houses Walk

Dunedin · Otago · Loop

12345.0 km74 m
↑ 54 m gain↓ 57 m descenthigh 74 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT54 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.3 · 8
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 477 7233
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.

Open track, carry water for the dog

About Fairfield Old Houses Walk

Fairfield Old Houses Walk is a loop of 5.0 km, near Dunedin in Otago.

Expect easy going, with around 54 m of climb, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Along the way there are big views and town-edge walking. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.3 / 5 across 8 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Fairfield Old Houses Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Fairfield Old Houses Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Fairfield Old Houses Walk?

Fairfield Old Houses Walk is 5.0 km with roughly 54 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

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