On-leadEasy
Winton Loop Trail
Winton · Southland · Loop
↑ 6 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 56 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE6.3 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 39
DOG EFFORT1.7 /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 Winton Loop Trail
Winton Loop Trail is a loop of 6.3 km, near Winton in Southland.
Graded easy, it climbs about 6 m overall, pitching up to 1 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 39 reviews.