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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -45.75631, 170.64963. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- 600 m loop
- Walking time
- 20 min
- Track grade
- Easy
- Location
- Dunedin area / Purakaunui/Waitati area
- Seasonal restrictions
- Sea lions breed at Long Beach during the summer period. Take care when walking and ensure dogs are always under control. Dogs must be on a lead within 20 m of wildlife.
- Dog access
- Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
A gentle walk at the southern end of Long Beach through bush.
This DOC directory entry covers Long Beach (South) Walking Track in Otago, within Dunedin area / Purakaunui/Waitati area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: 600 m loop
- Walking time: 20 min
- DOC grade: Easy
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
Seasonal restrictions
Sea lions breed at Long Beach during the summer period. Take care when walking and ensure dogs are always under control. Dogs must be on a lead within 20 m of wildlife.
Dog access
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
The track provides a short walk through Long Beach Recreation Reserve. It is a flat grass track which provides an easy walk for people to stretch their legs.
There are stiles at both entrances to access the track.
Getting there
From Dunedin travel to Port Chalmers. Turn left as you enter Port Chalmers and follow the signs to Long Beach via Blueskin Road, Purakaunui Road and Mihiwaka Road. Drop down into Long Beach via Mihiwaka Road and at the intersection turn right onto Beach Road and drive to the road end where you can park.
Know before you go
The track crosses Dunedin City Council land which has pine trees on it. Be aware of tree fall during periods of high wind.
Tsunami risk
This track is susceptible to tsunami. If a siren sounds or a tsunami alert is received move to higher ground and stay away from the coast until the risk or alert period is over.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
