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On-leadModerate

Munro’s Gully Track

Lawrence · Otago · Out & Back

↑ 237 m gain↓ 238 m descenthigh 374 msteepest 22 %

DISTANCE5.0 km

ASCENT237 m

DURATION1.5–2 hr

STEEPEST22 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 5

DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws

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Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~70 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

03 477 7233

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 swimForest shade

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 Munro’s Gully Track

Munro’s Gully Track is an out-and-back of 5.0 km, near Lawrence in Otago.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 237 m overall, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 5 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Munro’s Gully Track?

Dogs are welcome on Munro’s Gully Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Munro’s Gully Track?

Munro’s Gully Track is 5.0 km with roughly 237 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Munro’s Gully Track?

Yes, the track has lake access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

Hikes nearby

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Swim spotShade