On-leadEasy
Diamond Creek Track
Queenstown · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 342 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE6.9 km
ASCENT150 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 181
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
PARKING20 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.
Lake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Diamond Creek Track
This long track follows 6.9 km as an out-and-back, near Queenstown in Otago.
Expect easy going, with around 150 m of climb, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 181 reviews.