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Off-lead OKEasy

Sunny Elliots Track

Otago

12344.8 km1324 m
↑ 3 m gain↓ 378 m descenthigh 1324 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE4.8 km
DURATION58m
STEEPEST36 %
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Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~25 min drive · 24/7
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The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 323 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About Sunny Elliots Track

This moderate-length track follows 4.8 km as a track, in Otago.

It sits at the easy end and barely climbs, and takes about 58m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Sunny Elliots Track?

Yes. Sunny Elliots Track is one of only 323 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Sunny Elliots Track?

Sunny Elliots Track is 4.8 km with barely any climb and takes about 58m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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