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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 %
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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~130 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
03 366 1052
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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 track

About Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily

Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily is a track of 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 allowed off the lead on this one. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.”.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily?

Yes. Te Araroa: Double Hut to Lake Emily 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 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.

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