On-leadEasy
Toko Mouth Loop
Milton · Otago · Loop
↑ 4 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 6 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE1.6 km
ASCENT12 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 5.0 · 2
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin
03 477 7233
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 swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceUsually a quiet track
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Toko Mouth Loop
Near Milton in Otago, Toko Mouth Loop runs 1.6 km as a loop.
Graded easy, it climbs about 12 m overall, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 5.0 / 5 across 2 reviews.