On-leadModerate
Benmore Peninsula Loop
Otematata · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 166 m gain↓ 165 m descenthigh 544 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE4.0 km
ASCENT166 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 519
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING240 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 Benmore Peninsula Loop
Benmore Peninsula Loop covers 4.0 km, near Otematata in Canterbury, walked as a loop.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 166 m overall, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 519 reviews.