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On-leadModerate

Pukaki Flats Track (Tat A2O)

Canterbury

2468.4 km527 m
↑ 85 m gain↓ 13 m descenthigh 527 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE8.4 km
ASCENT85 m
DURATION1h 48m
STEEPEST13 %
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~160 min drive · 24/7
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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 Pukaki Flats Track (Tat A2O)

Pukaki Flats Track (Tat A2O) is a track of 8.4 km, in Canterbury.

Expect moderate going, with around 85 m of climb, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 48m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Pukaki Flats Track (Tat A2O)?

Dogs are welcome on Pukaki Flats Track (Tat A2O) on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Pukaki Flats Track (Tat A2O)?

Pukaki Flats Track (Tat A2O) is 8.4 km with roughly 85 m of climb and takes about 1h 48m.

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