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Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track

Colac · Southland · Loop

0.511.52.0 km114 m
↑ 70 m gain↓ 19 m descenthigh 114 msteepest 20 %
DISTANCE2.0 km
ASCENT70 m
DURATION30m
STEEPEST20 %
ROUTELoop
Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill~50 min drive · 24/7
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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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track

This short track follows 2.0 km as a loop, near Colac in Southland.

A loop track through historic goldfields in the native bush of Longwood Forest Conservation Area near Riverton, Southland. It passes 1800s goldmining relics including an old logging tramline, hand-dug waterways and earth dams, with interpretation panels along the way.

Graded easy, it climbs about 70 m overall, pitching up to 20 % at its steepest, and takes about 30m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track?

Dogs are welcome on Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track?

Long Hilly (Round Hill) Walking Track is 2.0 km with roughly 70 m of climb and takes about 30m.

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