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On-leadEasy

Kereru Loop Track

Canterbury

0.511.52.1 km420 m
↑ 100 m gain↓ 96 m descenthigh 420 msteepest 40 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT100 m
DURATION35m
STEEPEST40 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
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 Kereru Loop Track

This moderate-length track follows 2.1 km as a track, in Canterbury.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 100 m, pitching up to 40 % at its steepest, and takes about 35m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How long is Kereru Loop Track?

Kereru Loop Track is 2.1 km with roughly 100 m of climb and takes about 35m.

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