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On-leadModerate

Glory Track Loop

Bluff · Southland · Loop

0.511.522.53.4 km116 m
↑ 106 m gain↓ 110 m descenthigh 116 msteepest 24 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT106 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST24 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 52
DOG EFFORT2.8 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill~25 min drive · 24/7
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 Glory Track Loop

Glory Track Loop covers 3.5 km, near Bluff in Southland, walked as a loop.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 106 m, pitching up to 24 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 52 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Glory Track Loop?

Dogs are welcome on Glory Track Loop on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Glory Track Loop?

Glory Track Loop is 3.5 km with roughly 106 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

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