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Off-lead OKEasy

Breakwater

Timaru · Canterbury

↑ 1 m gain↓ 5 m descenthigh 6 msteepest 2 %

DISTANCE0.8 km

DURATION10m

STEEPEST2 %

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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa and the contributing council, licensed CC BY 4.0.

Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~170 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

03 366 1052

The route

Good to know

Dogs can run off-lead here, one of only 287 tracks in Aotearoa where that’s allowed.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

About Breakwater

Near Timaru in Canterbury, Breakwater runs 0.8 km as a track.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 10m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Breakwater?

Yes. Breakwater is one of only 287 tracks in New Zealand where dogs can legally run off the lead. Check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.

How long is Breakwater?

Breakwater is 0.8 km with barely any climb and takes about 10m.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

Timaru Loop Walk

HardTimaru

26 km↑100 m6–6.5 hr★4.7 rating

Swim spotSealed underfoot

Dashing Rocks Loop Walk

EasyTimaru

1.4 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Hilton Highway Footpath

EasyTimaru

1.3 km↑4 m15m

Salt Water Creek Walkway

EasyTimaru

4.7 km↑0 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating

Swim spotGood with kids

Breakwater

Good to know

About Breakwater

Frequently asked questions

Hikes nearby

Timaru Loop Walk

Dashing Rocks Loop Walk

Hilton Highway Footpath

Salt Water Creek Walkway

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