On-leadHard
Greta Track
Twizel · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 913 m gain↓ 921 m descenthigh 1403 msteepest 25 %
DISTANCE17.4 km
ASCENT913 m
STEEPEST25 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 211
DOG EFFORT4.6 /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 dogA popular track, busy on weekendsBest in summer; snow and ice at altitude in winter
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 Greta Track
Greta Track is a loop of 17.4 km, near Twizel in Canterbury.
Graded hard, it climbs about 913 m overall, pitching up to 25 % at its steepest.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, river frontage, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 211 reviews.