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On-leadHard

Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track

Christchurch · Canterbury · Out & Back

↑ 264 m gain↓ 264 m descenthigh 119 msteepest 29 %

DISTANCE5.5 km

ASCENT264 m

DURATION2.5–3 hr

STEEPEST29 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 127

DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws

PARKING40 m away

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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~15 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

03 366 1052

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.

Beach swimOpen track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends

About Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track

Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track covers 5.5 km, near Christchurch in Canterbury, walked as an out-and-back.

Graded hard, it climbs about 264 m overall, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.

Walkers come for beach walking and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 127 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite

2.4 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Wooded Gully Campsite

56.1 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track?

Dogs are welcome on Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track?

Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track is 5.5 km with roughly 264 m of climb and takes about 2.5–3 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track?

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.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Taylors Mistake to Nicholson Park via Taylors Mistake Track?

Yes. The closest is Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite, about 2 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

Taylors Mistake to Sumner Beach Coastal Walk

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Awaroa/Godley Head Loop Track

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Taylors Mistake to Black Rock Point

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Swim spotGood with kids

Godley Head Loop Pilgrims Way

Moderate

4.0 km↑273 m1h 15m