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Wharfedale Track
Canterbury
↑ 309 m gain ↓ 353 m descent high 744 m steepest 29 %
DISTANCE 14.1 km
ASCENT 309 m
DURATION 3h 20m
STEEPEST 29 %
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 vet Christchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch ~65 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
About Wharfedale Track
Wharfedale Track covers 14.1 km , in Canterbury.
Graded hard, it climbs about 309 m overall, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 3h 20m to walk.
Dogs are welcome here.
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.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions Can I take my dog on Wharfedale Track? Yes. Dogs are welcome on Wharfedale Track, per the Department of Conservation listing for this track. Watch for ground-nesting birds.
How long is Wharfedale Track? Wharfedale Track is 14.1 km with roughly 309 m of climb and takes about 3h 20m.
From the pack Walked and logged 5 times by the pack, 2 proven with a photo. first proven by Suzi & Daisy.
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Save and Been here stay on this device, no account needed, and show up on your walks . Logging on the live map plants Banks’ paw on the trailhead; prove the walk with a photo of your dog and it scores on the leaderboard.
