On-leadEasy
Matakauri Park Boardwalk
Queenstown · Otago · Loop
↑ 3 m gain↓ 3 m descenthigh 343 msteepest 2 %
DISTANCE1.8 km
ASCENT31 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST2 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.3 · 71
DOG EFFORT1.3 /5 paws
PARKING0 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.
Open track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekendsStile on route
About Matakauri Park Boardwalk
Matakauri Park Boardwalk is a loop of 1.8 km, near Queenstown in Otago.
Expect easy going, with around 31 m of climb, pitching up to 2 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
The track takes in big views and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 71 reviews.