On-leadEasy
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 · HIKERS 4.2 · 32
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin
03 477 7233
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
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. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 32 reviews.