On-leadEasy
Glenorchy Lagoon Walk
Glenorchy · Otago · Loop
↑ 6 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 320 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE5.0 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 1,043
DOG EFFORT1.7 /5 paws
PARKING30 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 Glenorchy Lagoon Walk
Near Glenorchy in Otago, Glenorchy Lagoon Walk runs 5.0 km as a loop.
Expect easy going, with around 6 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 1,043 reviews.