On-leadModerate
Kawarau River Track from Cromwell
Cromwell · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 41 m gain↓ 40 m descenthigh 215 msteepest 6 %
DISTANCE18.8 km
ASCENT41 m
DURATION4.5–5 hr
STEEPEST6 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 71
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING10 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.
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 Kawarau River Track from Cromwell
Kawarau River Track from Cromwell covers 18.8 km, near Cromwell in Otago, walked as an out-and-back.
Expect moderate going, with around 41 m of climb, pitching up to 6 % at its steepest, and takes about 4.5–5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 71 reviews.