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Waitohi Bush

Waitohi · Canterbury

[]0.6 km229 m
↑ 6 m gain↓ 40 m descenthigh 229 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION8m
STEEPEST27 %
Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~165 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 Waitohi Bush

Waitohi Bush covers 0.6 km, near Waitohi in Canterbury, walked as a track.

It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 6 m, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 8m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Waitohi Bush?

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

How long is Waitohi Bush?

Waitohi Bush is 0.6 km with roughly 6 m of climb and takes about 8m.

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