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Tunnel Hill Track

Owaka · Otago · Out & Back

↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 101 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE0.3 km
ASCENT11 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 56
DOG EFFORT1.1 /5 paws
PARKING40 m away
DirectionsApple MapsForecast at the trailheadDownload GPXSend the start point to your phone
Nearest emergency vetDunedin Emergency & After-Hours Vet Clinic (DEVC), Dunedin~100 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
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.

Open track, carry water for the dog

About Tunnel Hill Track

Tunnel Hill Track is an out-and-back of 0.3 km, near Owaka in Otago.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 11 m, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in big views and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 56 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

15.4 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Tawanui Campsite

16.0 km awayCampsite details →
Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tunnel Hill Track?

Dogs are welcome on Tunnel Hill Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Tunnel Hill Track?

Tunnel Hill Track is 0.3 km with roughly 11 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Tunnel Hill Track?

Yes. The closest is Purakaunui Bay Campsite, about 15 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

DOC dog-access rulesCamping with your dogGear checklist for dog hikes

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

The Catlins Coast
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