On-leadModerate
Arrow River Trail to Norman Smith Bridge
Arrowtown · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 62 m gain↓ 62 m descenthigh 438 msteepest 12 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT62 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST12 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 310
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING60 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.
About Arrow River Trail to Norman Smith Bridge
Arrow River Trail to Norman Smith Bridge covers 3.7 km, near Arrowtown in Otago, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 62 m overall, pitching up to 12 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, big views, and waterfalls. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 310 reviews.