Dogs allowedEasy
Lake Tekapo Township to Tekapo Springs
Lake Tekapo · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 7 m gain↓ 9 m descenthigh 718 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 69
DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
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The dog rule shown here is resolved against the council zone this walk sits in. Route details come from licensed public walk data. Evidence: the council’s own mapped rule zone. How we check dog rules.
The route
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
Mackenzie District Council maps this area as dogs allowed at Village Centre Area, Tekapo. Council zones can be tight, and the bylaw sets its own dog rules inside them, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
Beach swimHot springsLake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekendsKissing gate on route
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 Tekapo Township to Tekapo Springs
Lake Tekapo Township to Tekapo Springs is an out-and-back of 3.7 km, near Lake Tekapo in Canterbury.
Expect easy going, with around 7 m of climb, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, lakeside stretches, hot springs, and big views. Dogs are allowed here, on the lead. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 69 reviews.
