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St. Clair to Lawyers Head Trail

Dunedin · Otago · Out & Back

↑ 15 m gain↓ 17 m descenthigh 20 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE7.9 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.2 · 32
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away

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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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceStile on route

About St. Clair to Lawyers Head Trail

This long track follows 7.9 km as an out-and-back, near Dunedin in Otago.

Expect easy going, with around 15 m of climb, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking 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 4.2 / 5 across 32 reviews.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on St. Clair to Lawyers Head Trail?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for St. Clair to Lawyers Head 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 St. Clair to Lawyers Head Trail?

St. Clair to Lawyers Head Trail is 7.9 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 1.5–2 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on St. Clair to Lawyers Head Trail?

Yes, the track has beach 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 3 times by the pack, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Ella & Ardie.

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