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On-leadModerate

Jack's Blowhole Walk

Owaka · Otago · Out & Back

↑ 73 m gain↓ 73 m descenthigh 60 msteepest 10 %

DISTANCE2.7 km

ASCENT73 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST10 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 149

DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws

PARKING100 m away

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Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~110 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 dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends3 stiles on route

About Jack's Blowhole Walk

This moderate-length track follows 2.7 km as an out-and-back, near Owaka in Otago.

Expect moderate going, with around 73 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in wildflowers and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 149 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Stay & walk

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

9.0 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Tawanui Campsite

17.2 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Jack's Blowhole Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Jack's Blowhole Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Jack's Blowhole Walk?

Jack's Blowhole Walk is 2.7 km with roughly 73 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Jack's Blowhole Walk?

Yes. The closest is Purakaunui Bay Campsite, about 9 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

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