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On-leadEasy

Trotters Cave Walk

Otago

[]0.6 km107 m
↑ 0 m gain↓ 43 m descenthigh 107 msteepest 22 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
DURATION7m
STEEPEST22 %
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Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~65 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Trotters Cave Walk

Trotters Cave Walk covers 0.6 km, in Otago, walked as a track.

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 7m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Trotters Cave Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Trotters Cave Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Trotters Cave Walk?

Trotters Cave Walk is 0.6 km with barely any climb and takes about 7m.

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