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Permit neededModerate

Kiwi Burn Loop

Te Anau · Southland · Loop

246811.1 km666 m
↑ 155 m gain↓ 153 m descenthigh 666 msteepest 21 %
DISTANCE11.1 km
ASCENT155 m
DURATION3–3.5 hr
STEEPEST21 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.1 · 25
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

The permit requirement shown here is DOC’s own published rule for this land. The DOC office and signs on the day have the final say. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit”. Evidence: a hand-checked correction against the authority. How we check dog rules.

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Good to know

A DOC dog permit is required before any dog walks here. Apply to the managing DOC office ahead of time; do not turn up with the dog first. DOC requires a dog permit for the Snowdon Forest tracks, and dogs are not permitted at all from 1 September to 30 November during lambing and calving on neighbouring land.

This track is in Snowdon Forest, where dogs need a DOC permit. Apply to the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre ahead of time; a permit can take up to five days and is not issued on the track.
Email DOC for the permit

Opens your email app, addressed to [email protected]. You can also call DOC on 0800 275 362.

River swim spotsForest shade
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.

About Kiwi Burn Loop

This long track follows 11.1 km as a loop, near Te Anau in Southland.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 155 m, pitching up to 21 % at its steepest, and takes about 3–3.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest, river frontage, big views, and wildflowers. A DOC dog permit is required before any dog walks here. Arrange it with the managing DOC office ahead of your trip. Walkers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 25 reviews.

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Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Kiwi Burn Loop?

Not without a DOC dog permit. A permit must be arranged from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre before any dog walks Kiwi Burn Loop. Apply ahead of time; permits can take up to five days.

How long is Kiwi Burn Loop?

Kiwi Burn Loop is 11.1 km with roughly 155 m of climb and takes about 3–3.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Kiwi Burn Loop?

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

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Kiwi Burn Loop?

Yes. The closest is Mavora Lakes Campsite, about 10 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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