HardLake Ōhau
12 km↑228 mabout 2 hr 46
Dog access: Permit needed. Difficulty: Hard.
Every dog-friendly walk and tramp we have mapped around Lake Ōhau, in the Canterbury region. That is 3 tracks in all, each with its dog access, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated walk here is Hopkins Valley: Monument Hut to Elcho Hut.
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
Nearby towns
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