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Off-lead OKEasy

Butterfields Wetland Track

Otago

↑ 4 m gain↓ 23 m descenthigh 306 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE1.1 km
DURATION13m
STEEPEST8 %
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Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0.

Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~60 min drive · 24/7
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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 Butterfields Wetland Track

Butterfields Wetland Track covers 1.1 km, in Otago, walked as a track.

Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 13m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Butterfields Wetland Track?

Yes. Butterfields Wetland Track 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 Butterfields Wetland Track?

Butterfields Wetland Track is 1.1 km with barely any climb and takes about 13m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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