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Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily

Tinwald · Canterbury

24689.5 km838 m
↑ 192 m gain↓ 39 m descenthigh 838 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE9.5 km
ASCENT192 m
DURATION2h 13m
STEEPEST25 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet track

About Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily

Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily covers 9.5 km, near Tinwald in Canterbury.

A high-country section of the Te Araroa trail through Hakatere Conservation Park in inland Canterbury, running between Double Hut and Lake Emily across open tussock terrain. Part of the multi-day Rakaia-to-Rangitata high-country stretch. No standalone DOC track page exists for this exact segment; dog access wording is that of Hakatere Conservation Park.

Graded hard, it climbs about 192 m overall, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest, and takes about 2h 13m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily?

Yes, dogs are welcome on Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily. DOC's own wording for this track: "Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times".

How long is Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily?

Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily is 9.5 km with roughly 192 m of climb and takes about 2h 13m.

From the pack

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

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