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On-leadHard

Kanuka Loop Track

Otago

24689.7 km737 m
↑ 379 m gain↓ 363 m descenthigh 737 msteepest 42 %
DISTANCE9.7 km
ASCENT379 m
DURATION2h 33m
STEEPEST42 %
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~55 min drive · 24/7
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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 dogUsually a quiet track

About Kanuka Loop Track

In Otago, Kanuka Loop Track runs 9.7 km as a track.

Graded hard, it climbs about 379 m overall, pitching up to 42 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 33m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How long is Kanuka Loop Track?

Kanuka Loop Track is 9.7 km with roughly 379 m of climb and takes about 2h 33m.

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