On-leadEasy
Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway
Glenorchy · Otago · Loop
↑ 6 m gain↓ 7 m descenthigh 319 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE3.4 km
ASCENT6 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.4 · 462
DOG EFFORT1.5 /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 Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway
This moderate-length track follows 3.4 km as a loop, near Glenorchy in Otago.
Expect easy going, with around 6 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.4 / 5 across 462 reviews.