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Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park

Ashburton · Canterbury · Out & Back

5101519.0 km1116 m
↑ 568 m gain↓ 567 m descenthigh 1116 msteepest 18 %
DISTANCE19.2 km
ASCENT568 m
DURATION5.5–6.5 hr
STEEPEST18 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 26
DOG EFFORT4.1 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Lake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
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 Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park

Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park covers 19.2 km, near Ashburton in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded hard, it climbs about 568 m overall, pitching up to 18 % at its steepest, and takes about 5.5–6.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 26 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park?

Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park is 19.2 km with roughly 568 m of climb and takes about 5.5–6.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Mystery Lake from Potts River Car Park?

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

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Ronnie & Fly.

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