On-leadModerate
Mount Iron Track
Wanaka · Otago · Loop
↑ 235 m gain↓ 234 m descenthigh 542 msteepest 29 %
DISTANCE4.7 km
ASCENT235 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST29 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 2,453
DOG EFFORT3.5 /5 paws
PARKING20 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.
Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood with kidsA popular track, busy on weekends2 cattle grids on routeStile 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 Mount Iron Track
Near Wanaka in Otago, Mount Iron Track runs 4.7 km as a loop.
Expect moderate going, with around 235 m of climb, pitching up to 29 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in lakeside stretches, big views, and wildlife. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 2,453 reviews.