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Dogs allowedModerate

Omaui Walkway

Invercargill · Southland · Out & Back

12345.0 km189 m
↑ 201 m gain↓ 199 m descenthigh 189 msteepest 19 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT201 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST19 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 63
DOG EFFORT2.9 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

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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.

Beach swimForest shade

About Omaui Walkway

Omaui Walkway is an out-and-back of 5.0 km, near Invercargill in Southland.

It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 201 m, pitching up to 19 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

The track takes in beach walking and native forest. 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 4.5 / 5 across 63 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Omaui Walkway?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Omaui Walkway 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 Omaui Walkway?

Omaui Walkway is 5.0 km with roughly 201 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Omaui Walkway?

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

Walks nearby

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