On-leadEasy
Lake Tekapo Township to Tekapo Springs
Lake Tekapo · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 7 m gain↓ 9 m descenthigh 718 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT7 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 69
DOG EFFORT1.5 /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.
Beach swimHot springsLake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekendsKissing gate on route
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 Tekapo Township to Tekapo Springs
Lake Tekapo Township to Tekapo Springs is an out-and-back of 3.7 km, near Lake Tekapo in Canterbury.
Expect easy going, with around 7 m of climb, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, lakeside stretches, hot springs, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 69 reviews.