Observation Rock Walk

Stewart Island · Southland · Out & Back

↑ 51 m gain↓ 51 m descenthigh 62 msteepest 16 %

DISTANCE1.1 km

ASCENT51 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST16 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 14

DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws

PARKING150 m away

Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill~65 min drive · 24/7

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 shadePaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kids

This short track follows 1.1 km as an out-and-back, near Stewart Island in Southland.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 51 m overall, pitching up to 16 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 14 reviews.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Observation Rock Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Observation Rock Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Observation Rock Walk?

Observation Rock Walk is 1.1 km with roughly 51 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

EasyStewart Island

3.7 km↑65 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating

Swim spotShadeGood with kids