On-leadEasy
Purakaunui Bay Walk
Owaka · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 16 m gain↓ 16 m descenthigh 16 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE1.3 km
ASCENT16 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 2
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetNorthern Southland Vets - Riversdale (24/7 emergency), Riversdale
03 202 5636
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.
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 Purakaunui Bay Walk
Purakaunui Bay Walk is an out-and-back of 1.3 km, near Owaka in Otago.
Graded easy, it climbs about 16 m overall, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 2 reviews.