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On-leadEasy

Kaka Point Bush Walk

Owaka · Otago · Loop

↑ 31 m gain↓ 34 m descenthigh 41 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT31 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 29
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING150 m away
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~95 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.

Forest shadeGood with kids

About Kaka Point Bush Walk

Near Owaka in Otago, Kaka Point Bush Walk runs 1.6 km as a loop.

Expect easy going, with around 31 m of climb, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 29 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Kaka Point Bush Walk?

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

How long is Kaka Point Bush Walk?

Kaka Point Bush Walk is 1.6 km with roughly 31 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Kaka Point Bush Walk?

Yes. The closest is Purakaunui Bay Campsite, about 22 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.

Easy
1.7 km↑24 m22m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyOwaka
0.3 km↑0 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyBalclutha
2.3 km↑40 m0.5–1 hr★3.2 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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EasyQueenstown
9.7 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Swim spotGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateDunedin
4.2 km↑142 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Swim spotShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.

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