On-leadEasy
Lake Ellery Track
Haast · West Coast · Out & Back
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 20 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT30 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 13
DOG EFFORT1.4 /5 paws
PARKING40 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 Lake Ellery Track
Lake Ellery Track is an out-and-back of 2.7 km, near Haast in West Coast.
Graded easy, it climbs about 30 m overall, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 13 reviews.