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On-leadEasy

Blue Lake Loop Walk

Otago

↑ 21 m gain↓ 18 m descenthigh 559 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE1.7 km
ASCENT21 m
DURATION23m
STEEPEST13 %
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~100 min drive · 24/7
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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 dogUsually a quiet track

About Blue Lake Loop Walk

Blue Lake Loop Walk is a track of 1.7 km, in Otago.

Graded easy, it climbs about 21 m overall, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 23m to walk.

Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Blue Lake Loop Walk?

Dogs are welcome on Blue Lake Loop Walk on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Blue Lake Loop Walk?

Blue Lake Loop Walk is 1.7 km with roughly 21 m of climb and takes about 23m.

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