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Dunedin City Council – Kaunihera-a-rohe o Otepoti

Toitū te whenua - Care for the land

Please ensure the environment and water stay as fresh as when you arrived by:

  • Keeping dogs under control.
  • Respecting plants and animals.
  • Removing all rubbish.
  • Not lighting fires. Remember that discarded cigarettes can cause fires.
  • Burying toilet waste in a shallow hole at least 50 metres from streams.

Remember to:

  • Keep to the marked tracks.
  • Use gates or stiles, and leave gates as you find them.
  • Respect restrictions on dogs, and keep them under control at all times. Please respect all stock and wildlife encountered - give animals a chance to get out of your way.

If you observe these simple rules, the tracks will be an enjoyable experience for everyone.

  • Some tracks may be closed for the lambing season in September and October each year.
  • No firearms.
  • Give way to other track users.
  • Park vehicles with care, respecting other road users.
  • Remember all land is owned or administered by someone, please respect it.
  • Tell us about any obstructions or hazards.

Safety checklist

  • Historic structures are unstable and unsafe. Please respect these structures and do not remove or damage anything.
  • Choose a circuit that suits your level of fitness, experience and the time available. Monitor your progress. Only attempt to use these tracks if you have suitable clothing and footwear.
  • Please do not attempt to cross streams when water is discoloured.
  • Beware of slippery rocks and track surfaces.
  • Let someone know where you are going, what you intend to do, when you will return, and when you have returned.
  • It is best to explore with at least two other people, one of whom should be experienced in the bush.
  • Cell phones often do not work in these areas.
  • During periods of strong winds falling trees, branches and cones make these areas dangerous.
  • Carry food and water for energy.

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