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The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa

Picton · Marlborough · Point to Point

5101522.1 km224 m
↑ 353 m gain↓ 380 m descenthigh 224 msteepest 14 %
DISTANCE22.4 km
ASCENT353 m
DURATION6–6.5 hr
STEEPEST14 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · WALKERS 4.5 · 19
DOG EFFORT3.8 /5 paws
PARKING10 m away

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Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

Forest shade
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.

About The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa

The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa is a point-to-point of 22.4 km, near Picton in Marlborough.

Expect hard going, with around 353 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 6–6.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest, big views, and historic sites. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 19 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa?

The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa is 22.4 km with roughly 353 m of climb and takes about 6–6.5 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near The Link Pathway: Picton to Anakiwa?

Yes. The closest is Aussie Bay Campsite, about 6 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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