Seaward Downs Loop Track
Invercargill · Southland · Loop
Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs on a leash only”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Seaward Downs Loop Track
Near Invercargill in Southland, Seaward Downs Loop Track runs 1.2 km as a loop.
An easy, well-formed 40-minute loop through the native podocarp forest of Seaward Downs Scenic Reserve near Invercargill, starting from a large picnic area and known for its diverse birdlife.
Graded easy, it climbs about 6 m overall, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 14m to walk.
Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.