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Dogs allowedEasy

Matai Track

Canterbury

↑ 9 m gain↓ 30 m descenthigh 168 msteepest 19 %

DISTANCE0.6 km

ASCENT9 m

DURATION8m

STEEPEST19 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~145 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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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 Matai Track

Matai Track is a short walk of 0.6 km, in Canterbury.

Expect easy going, with around 9 m of climb, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 8m 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.

Stay & walk

Farmyard Holiday Park

5.5 km away · Dogs welcomeCampground details →Stay & walk

Temuka Holiday Park

18.3 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Matai Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on Matai Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Matai Track?

Matai Track is 0.6 km with roughly 9 m of climb and takes about 8m.

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