On-leadModerate
Dynamo Hut Track
Arrowtown · Otago · Point to Point
↑ 319 m gain↓ 199 m descenthigh 706 msteepest 27 %
DISTANCE8.7 km
ASCENT319 m
DURATION2.5–3 hr
STEEPEST27 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 5
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Dynamo Hut Track
Dynamo Hut Track is a point-to-point of 8.7 km, near Arrowtown in Otago.
Expect moderate going, with around 319 m of climb, pitching up to 27 % at its steepest, and takes about 2.5–3 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 5 reviews.