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On-leadHard

Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track

Oxford · Canterbury · Loop

24689.9 km1019 m
↑ 766 m gain↓ 766 m descenthigh 1019 msteepest 40 %
DISTANCE10.3 km
ASCENT766 m
STEEPEST40 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 132
DOG EFFORT4.7 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~55 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Forest shadeA popular track, busy on weekendsStile on routeBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track

Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track covers 10.3 km, near Oxford in Canterbury, walked as a loop.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 766 m, pitching up to 40 % at its steepest.

Along the way there are native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 132 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track?

Dogs are welcome on Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track?

Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track is 10.3 km with roughly 766 m of climb.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Mount Thomas and Wooded Gully Track?

Yes. The closest is Wooded Gully Campsite, about 0 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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