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On-leadEasy

Pekapeka Gully Track

Geraldine · Canterbury · Loop

0.511.522.4 km181 m
↑ 49 m gain↓ 51 m descenthigh 181 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE2.4 km
ASCENT49 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 14
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING240 m away
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~145 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.

Forest shade

About Pekapeka Gully Track

Near Geraldine in Canterbury, Pekapeka Gully Track runs 2.4 km as a loop.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 49 m, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 14 reviews.

Stay nearby

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

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pekapeka Gully Track?

Dogs are welcome on Pekapeka Gully Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Pekapeka Gully Track?

Pekapeka Gully Track is 2.4 km with roughly 49 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Pekapeka Gully Track?

Yes. The closest is Pioneer Park Campsite, about 23 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

Easy
0.6 km↑9 m8m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.3 km↑4 m3m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
Easy
0.2 km↑11 m3m
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyGeraldine
4.2 km↑82 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
ShadeGood with kids
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.

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