On-leadEasy
Lake Opuha Walk
Fairlie · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 33 m gain↓ 33 m descenthigh 402 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE7.2 km
ASCENT33 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 49
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
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.
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 Lake Opuha Walk
Lake Opuha Walk covers 7.2 km, near Fairlie in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it climbs about 33 m overall, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 49 reviews.