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Dogs allowedEasy

Sullivans Dam Loop

Dunedin · Otago

↑ 17 m gain↓ 19 m descenthigh 314 m
DISTANCE1.5 km
ASCENT17 m
DURATION19 min

We drew and checked this walk ourselves against the authority quoted above before publishing it. The route line comes from official track data. Dunedin City Council’s own wording: “Unless specified elsewhere, dogs must be on leash on roads, footpaths, tracks, cemeteries and beaches (Dunedin City Council Dog Control Policy)”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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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.

Usually a quiet track

About Sullivans Dam Loop

Sullivans Dam Loop is a short walk of 1.5 km, near Dunedin in Otago.

An easy loop around the bush-fringed Sullivans Dam reservoir at the top of Leith Valley, ten minutes from central Dunedin, with plenty of birdlife around the water.

Expect easy going, with around 17 m of climb, and takes about 19 min to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Sullivans Dam Loop?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Sullivans Dam Loop. Dunedin City Council's own wording for this track: "Unless specified elsewhere, dogs must be on leash on roads, footpaths, tracks, cemeteries and beaches (Dunedin City Council Dog Control Policy)".

How long is Sullivans Dam Loop?

Sullivans Dam Loop is 1.5 km with roughly 17 m of climb and takes about 19 min.

From the pack

Walked and logged 3 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Christine & Niamh.

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