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On-leadEasy

Omau Carpark To Seal Colony Track

West Coast

0.511.522.7 km65 m
↑ 57 m gain↓ 58 m descenthigh 65 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT57 m
DURATION38m
STEEPEST17 %
Nearest emergency vetNelson Vets - Saxton (after-hours on-call), Nelson~180 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Omau Carpark To Seal Colony Track

Omau Carpark To Seal Colony Track covers 2.7 km, in West Coast, walked as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 57 m, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 38m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Omau Carpark To Seal Colony Track?

Dogs are welcome on Omau Carpark To Seal Colony Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Omau Carpark To Seal Colony Track?

Omau Carpark To Seal Colony Track is 2.7 km with roughly 57 m of climb and takes about 38m.

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