Kekerengu Beach Walk

Kaikoura · Canterbury · Loop

↑ 8 m gain↓ 4 m descenthigh 13 msteepest 6 %

DISTANCE1.1 km

ASCENT8 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST6 %

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 1

DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws

PARKING40 m away

Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~115 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

Kekerengu Beach Walk is a loop of 1.1 km, near Kaikoura in Canterbury.

Expect easy going, with around 8 m of climb, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 1 reviews.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Kekerengu Beach Walk?

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

How long is Kekerengu Beach Walk?

Kekerengu Beach Walk is 1.1 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kekerengu Beach Walk?

Yes, the track has beach access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.