On-leadHard
Maitland Hut via Maitland Track [PRIVATE PROPERTY]
Twizel · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 1065 m gain↓ 1065 m descenthigh 1083 msteepest 36 %
DISTANCE21.2 km
ASCENT1,065 m
DURATION8–9 hr
STEEPEST36 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 2.1 · 5
DOG EFFORT5.0 /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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Maitland Hut via Maitland Track [PRIVATE PROPERTY]
This full-day track follows 21.2 km as an out-and-back, near Twizel in Canterbury.
Graded hard, it climbs about 1,065 m overall, pitching up to 36 % at its steepest, and takes about 8–9 hr to walk.
Along the way there are native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 2.1 / 5 across 5 reviews.