On-leadModerate
Waihopai River Walkway
Invercargill · Southland · Loop
↑ 6 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 10 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE5.3 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.8 · 36
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill
03 214 4156
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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Waihopai River Walkway
Waihopai River Walkway covers 5.3 km, near Invercargill in Southland, walked as a loop.
It sits at the moderate end and gains roughly 6 m, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in river frontage, big views, wildflowers, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.8 / 5 across 36 reviews.