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Dogs allowedModerate

Jolies Bush Walk

Christchurch · Canterbury · Loop

↑ 22 m gain↓ 21 m descenthigh 342 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT22 m
DURATIONabout 13 min
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.0 · 5
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
PARKING530 m away

The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~10 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Christchurch City Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Jollies Bush. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Forest shadeGood with kids2 stiles on route

About Jolies Bush Walk

Jolies Bush Walk covers 0.6 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as a loop.

Expect moderate going, with around 22 m of climb, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 13 min to walk.

The track takes in native forest. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Jolies Bush Walk?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Jolies Bush Walk, and Christchurch City Council maps this spot in its own dog control data, so the council bylaw is the authority here.

How long is Jolies Bush Walk?

Jolies Bush Walk is 0.6 km with roughly 22 m of climb and takes about 13 min.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Jolies Bush Walk?

Yes. The closest is Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite, about 5 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Walks nearby

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

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