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Dogs allowedEasy

Ross Creek Reservoir Trail

Dunedin · Otago · Loop

0.511.522.53.0 km130 m
↑ 57 m gain↓ 62 m descenthigh 130 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE3.1 km
ASCENT57 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST22 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 424
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
PARKING420 m away

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~5 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Lake swimRiver swim spotsWaterfallForest shadeGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Ross Creek Reservoir Trail

Near Dunedin in Otago, Ross Creek Reservoir Trail runs 3.1 km as a loop.

Graded easy, it climbs about 57 m overall, pitching up to 22 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 424 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Ross Creek Reservoir Trail?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Ross Creek Reservoir Trail by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Ross Creek Reservoir Trail?

Ross Creek Reservoir Trail is 3.1 km with roughly 57 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Ross Creek Reservoir Trail?

Yes, the track has lake, river and waterfall access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 6 times by the pack, 4 proven with a photo. first proven by Amanda & Pluto.

Walks nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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ModerateDunedin
1.3 km↑103 m0.5–1 hr★4.4 rating
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Dog access: Dogs allowed. Difficulty: Moderate.

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