On-leadEasy
Opihi River Walkway
Timaru · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 6 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 23 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch
03 366 1052
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.
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 Opihi River Walkway
This moderate-length track follows 2.4 km as an out-and-back, near Timaru in Canterbury.
Expect easy going, with around 6 m of climb, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 5 reviews.