Hill Top Lookout Track

Riverton · Southland · Out & Back

↑ 34 m gain↓ 33 m descenthigh 159 msteepest 18 %

DISTANCE0.8 km

ASCENT34 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST18 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 10

DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws

PARKING20 m away

Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill~35 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.

Forest shade

Hill Top Lookout Track covers 0.8 km, near Riverton in Southland, walked as an out-and-back.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 34 m, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 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 10 reviews.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Hill Top Lookout Track?

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

How long is Hill Top Lookout Track?

Hill Top Lookout Track is 0.8 km with roughly 34 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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

EasyRiverton

1.0 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating

ShadeGood with kids