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Off-lead OKHard

Potts Hut Track

Canterbury

2468101214.4 km1536 m
↑ 791 m gain↓ 799 m descenthigh 1536 msteepest 50 %
DISTANCE14.4 km
ASCENT791 m
DURATION4h 11m
STEEPEST50 %
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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~145 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Potts Hut Track

In Canterbury, Potts Hut Track runs 14.4 km as a track.

It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 791 m, pitching up to 50 % at its steepest, and takes about 4h 11m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Potts Hut Track?

Yes. Potts Hut Track is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Potts Hut Track?

Potts Hut Track is 14.4 km with roughly 791 m of climb and takes about 4h 11m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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