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Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk

Arrowtown · Otago · Out & Back

↑ 15 m gain↓ 14 m descenthigh 417 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE0.5 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 44
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING60 m away
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~15 min drive · 24/7
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.

Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kids

About Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk covers 0.5 km, near Arrowtown in Otago, walked as an out-and-back.

Expect easy going, with around 15 m of climb, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 44 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk?

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk is 0.5 km with roughly 15 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk?

Yes. The closest is Macetown Campsite, about 8 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

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