Fuchsia and Raroa Walk

Stewart Island · Southland · Out & Back

↑ 65 m gain↓ 62 m descenthigh 40 msteepest 10 %

DISTANCE3.7 km

ASCENT65 m

DURATION1–1.5 hr

STEEPEST10 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 16

DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws

PARKING140 m away

Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill~65 min drive · 24/7

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.

Beach swimForest shadeGood with kids

This moderate-length track follows 3.7 km as an out-and-back, near Stewart Island in Southland.

Expect easy going, with around 65 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking, native forest, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 16 reviews.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Fuchsia and Raroa Walk?

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

How long is Fuchsia and Raroa Walk?

Fuchsia and Raroa Walk is 3.7 km with roughly 65 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Fuchsia and Raroa Walk?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

ModerateStewart Island

1.1 km↑51 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating

ShadeSealed underfootGood with kids