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Dogs allowedModerate

View Hill To Mt Oxford Track

Canterbury

↑ 8 m gain↓ 724 m descenthigh 1312 msteepest 131 %

DISTANCE5.6 km

ASCENT8 m

DURATION1h 8m

STEEPEST131 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0. Evidence: coded dog-access data in the licensed source. How we check dog rules.

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~65 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

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The route

Good to know

Dogs are allowed here. Keep them on the lead, watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.

Usually a quiet trackBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter

About View Hill To Mt Oxford Track

View Hill To Mt Oxford Track covers 5.6 km, in Canterbury.

Graded moderate, it climbs about 8 m overall, pitching up to 131 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 8m to walk.

Dogs are allowed here, on the lead.

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.

Stay & walk

Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park

11.6 km away · Dogs by arrangement, ask firstCampground details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on View Hill To Mt Oxford Track?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on View Hill To Mt Oxford Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is View Hill To Mt Oxford Track?

View Hill To Mt Oxford Track is 5.6 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 1h 8m.

From the pack

Walked and logged 4 times by the pack.

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