On-leadEasy
Pegasus Lake Walk
Pegasus · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 4 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT49 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 51
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING20 m away
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.
Waimakariri District Council maps this area as off-lead at Pegasus Lake. Council zones can be tight, so check the local signs on the day. How we check dog rules.
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 Pegasus Lake Walk
Pegasus Lake Walk is a loop of 3.5 km, near Pegasus in Canterbury.
Expect easy going, with around 49 m of climb, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 51 reviews.