South Temple Track
Twizel · Canterbury
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 South Temple Track
This long walk follows 7.0 km, near Twizel in Canterbury.
A valley tramping track in Ruataniwha Conservation Park near Lake Ohau, following South Temple Stream up to the six-bunk South Temple Hut (about 3-4 hours one way). Reaching the hut requires fording South Temple Stream, which can be tricky after heavy rain; the track is also open to horse riding.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 252 m overall, pitching up to 23 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 48m to walk.
Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.
