On-leadEasy
Matuku Lakes Loop Track
Lincoln · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 10 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT36 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 40
DOG EFFORT1.2 /5 paws
PARKING160 m away
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.
Lake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids
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 Matuku Lakes Loop Track
Matuku Lakes Loop Track covers 2.1 km, near Lincoln in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
Graded easy, it climbs about 36 m overall, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 40 reviews.