On-leadEasy
Alexandra to Clyde River Track
Alexandra · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 20 m gain↓ 20 m descenthigh 145 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE23.5 km
ASCENT20 m
DURATION5–5.5 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 132
DOG EFFORT3.1 /5 paws
PARKING200 m away
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown
03 442 1411
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.
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Alexandra to Clyde River Track
Near Alexandra in Otago, Alexandra to Clyde River Track runs 23.5 km as an out-and-back.
Expect easy going, with around 20 m of climb, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 5–5.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest and river frontage. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 132 reviews.