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Off-lead OKEasy

Tarn Easement

Canterbury

↑ 8 m gain↓ 1 m descenthigh 454 msteepest 26 %
DISTANCE0.6 km
ASCENT8 m
DURATION8m
STEEPEST26 %
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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 vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~125 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 Tarn Easement

This short track follows 0.6 km as a track, in Canterbury.

Graded easy, it climbs about 8 m overall, pitching up to 26 % at its steepest, and takes about 8m to walk.

Dogs are allowed off the lead on this one.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Tarn Easement?

Yes. Tarn Easement 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 Tarn Easement?

Tarn Easement is 0.6 km with roughly 8 m of climb and takes about 8m.

Where dogs are welcome in NZGear checklist for dog hikes

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