Kings Track

Riverton · Southland · Out & Back

↑ 15 m gain↓ 15 m descenthigh 128 msteepest 7 %

DISTANCE1.0 km

ASCENT15 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST7 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 6

DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws

PARKING20 m away

Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill~35 min drive · 24/7

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

Kings Track covers 1.0 km, near Riverton in Southland, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded easy, it climbs about 15 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Along the way there are native forest, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 6 reviews.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Kings Track?

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

How long is Kings Track?

Kings Track is 1.0 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

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

ModerateRiverton

0.8 km↑34 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating

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