On-leadModerate
Lake Hayes Estate Loop
Queenstown · Otago · Loop
↑ 54 m gain↓ 52 m descenthigh 353 msteepest 11 %
DISTANCE5.3 km
ASCENT54 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST11 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 74
DOG EFFORT2.1 /5 paws
PARKING80 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.
River swim spotsForest shade
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 Hayes Estate Loop
This long track follows 5.3 km as a loop, near Queenstown in Otago.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 54 m overall, pitching up to 11 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 74 reviews.