Waipohatu Picnic Area Track

Southland

↑ 1 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 41 msteepest 5 %

DISTANCE0.7 km

DURATION8m

STEEPEST5 %

Route and dog-access details for this walk come from the Department of Conservation, licensed CC BY 4.0.

Nearest emergency vetElles Road Veterinary Centre (Invercargill) - 24/7 after-hours, Invercargill~60 min drive · 24/7

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.

Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track

Waipohatu Picnic Area Track covers 0.7 km, in Southland, walked as a track.

Expect easy, near-level going, and takes about 8m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Can my dog go off the lead on Waipohatu Picnic Area Track?

Dogs are welcome on Waipohatu Picnic Area Track on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Waipohatu Picnic Area Track?

Waipohatu Picnic Area Track is 0.7 km with barely any climb and takes about 8m.

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