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On-leadEasy

Pounawea Nature Walk

Otago

0.511.52.1 km36 m
↑ 28 m gain↓ 36 m descenthigh 36 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE2.1 km
ASCENT28 m
DURATION28m
STEEPEST17 %
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~105 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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 dogUsually a quiet track

About Pounawea Nature Walk

This moderate-length track follows 2.1 km as a track, in Otago.

Graded easy, it climbs about 28 m overall, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 28m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pounawea Nature Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Pounawea Nature Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Pounawea Nature Walk?

Pounawea Nature Walk is 2.1 km with roughly 28 m of climb and takes about 28m.

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