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Long Beach (South) Walking Track

Port Chalmers · Otago · Loop

↑ 7 m gain↓ 1 m descenthigh 12 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE0.4 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION6m
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Dogs must be on a lead within 20 m of wildlife”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Long Beach (South) Walking Track

Long Beach (South) Walking Track covers 0.4 km, near Port Chalmers in Otago, walked as a loop.

A flat grass track through Long Beach Recreation Reserve leading to Long Beach (Warauwerawera), a sandy surf beach north of Dunedin near Purakaunui. New Zealand sea lions breed here over summer, so dogs must be leashed within 20 m of wildlife.

Graded easy, it climbs about 7 m overall, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 6m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

Stay nearby

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 Long Beach (South) Walking Track?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Long Beach (South) Walking Track. DOC's own wording for this track: "Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Dogs must be on a lead within 20 m of wildlife".

How long is Long Beach (South) Walking Track?

Long Beach (South) Walking Track is 0.4 km with roughly 7 m of climb and takes about 6m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 3 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Ashley & Dexter.

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