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On-leadModerate

Clyde Lookout Walk

Clyde · Otago · Out & Back

0.511.4 km245 m
↑ 69 m gain↓ 67 m descenthigh 245 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE1.4 km
ASCENT69 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 4
DOG EFFORT2.6 /5 paws
PARKING260 m away
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown~55 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 dog

About Clyde Lookout Walk

Near Clyde in Otago, Clyde Lookout Walk runs 1.4 km as an out-and-back.

Expect moderate going, with around 69 m of climb, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

The track takes in big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 4 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 Clyde Lookout Walk?

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

How long is Clyde Lookout Walk?

Clyde Lookout Walk is 1.4 km with roughly 69 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Clyde Lookout Walk?

Yes. The closest is Piano Flat Campsite, about 48 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

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