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Off-lead OKEasy

Ranfurly

Otago

12345.0 km436 m
↑ 45 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 436 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT45 m
DURATION1h 4m
STEEPEST2 %
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Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~95 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 477 7233
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 track

About Ranfurly

Ranfurly covers 5.0 km, in Otago, walked as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 45 m, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 4m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Ranfurly?

Yes. Ranfurly 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 Ranfurly?

Ranfurly is 5.0 km with roughly 45 m of climb and takes about 1h 4m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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