Dogs allowedModerate
Opihi River Track
Opihi River Stop Banks · Canterbury
↑ 29 m gain↓ 25 m descenthigh 74 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE5.3 km
ASCENT29 m
DURATION1h 7m
STEEPEST15 %
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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
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Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
Usually a quiet track
About Opihi River Track
Opihi River Track is a long walk of 5.3 km, near Opihi River Stop Banks in Canterbury.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 29 m, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 7m to walk.
Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.