On-leadEasy
Lake Hayes Walkway
Arrowtown · Otago · Loop
↑ 58 m gain↓ 58 m descenthigh 356 msteepest 9 %
DISTANCE8.0 km
ASCENT58 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST9 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 999
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws
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 Hayes Walkway
Lake Hayes Walkway is a loop of 8.0 km, near Arrowtown in Otago.
Expect easy going, with around 58 m of climb, pitching up to 9 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, lakeside stretches, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 999 reviews.