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Off-lead OKHard

Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track

Dunedin · Otago · Out & Back

2468.2 km663 m
↑ 501 m gain↓ 499 m descenthigh 663 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE8.4 km
ASCENT501 m
DURATION3.5–4 hr
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 284
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING540 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 477 7233
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends

About Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track

Near Dunedin in Otago, Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track runs 8.4 km as an out-and-back.

Graded hard, it climbs about 501 m overall, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 3.5–4 hr to walk.

The track takes in big views. Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 284 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Trotters Gorge Campsite

53.7 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track?

Yes. Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track?

Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track is 8.4 km with roughly 501 m of climb and takes about 3.5–4 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Flagstaff Summit via McGouns Creek and Pineapple Flagstaff Track?

Yes. The closest is Trotters Gorge Campsite, about 54 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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