On-leadEasy
Earnscleugh Tailings Track
Alexandra · Otago · Loop
↑ 31 m gain↓ 30 m descenthigh 160 msteepest 9 %
DISTANCE6.0 km
ASCENT31 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST9 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 3.8 · 22
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING0 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.
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 Earnscleugh Tailings Track
Near Alexandra in Otago, Earnscleugh Tailings Track runs 6.0 km as a loop.
Expect easy going, with around 31 m of climb, pitching up to 9 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for river frontage, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.8 / 5 across 22 reviews.