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Pegasus Bay Walkway

Kaiapoi · Canterbury · Loop

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 4 msteepest 0 %

DISTANCE5.0 km

ASCENT61 m

DURATION1–1.5 hr

ROUTELoop

RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 102

DOG EFFORT1.5 /5 paws

PARKING10 m away

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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~30 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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.

Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kids

About Pegasus Bay Walkway

Pegasus Bay Walkway covers 5.0 km, near Kaiapoi in Canterbury, walked as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 61 m, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 102 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite

32.0 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Wooded Gully Campsite

32.9 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pegasus Bay Walkway?

Dogs are welcome on Pegasus Bay Walkway on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Pegasus Bay Walkway?

Pegasus Bay Walkway is 5.0 km with roughly 61 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Pegasus Bay Walkway?

Yes. The closest is Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite, about 32 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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