Dogs allowedEasy
Homestead Track
Oturehua · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 41 m gain↓ 39 m descenthigh 738 msteepest 8 %
DISTANCE3.1 km
ASCENT41 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST8 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.6 · 5
DOG EFFORT1.8 /5 paws
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This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: a hand-checked correction against the authority. How we check dog rules.
Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown
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The route
Good to know
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
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 Homestead Track
Homestead Track covers 3.1 km, near Oturehua in Otago, walked as an out-and-back.
It sits at the easy end and gains roughly 41 m, pitching up to 8 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here. Walkers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 5 reviews.