On-leadModerate
Lake Alta Track
Queenstown · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 203 m gain↓ 202 m descenthigh 1800 msteepest 23 %
DISTANCE3.5 km
ASCENT203 m
STEEPEST23 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 1,489
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING70 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 swimOpen 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 Lake Alta Track
Lake Alta Track covers 3.5 km, near Queenstown in Otago, walked as an out-and-back.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 203 m overall, pitching up to 23 % at its steepest.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 1,489 reviews.