This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Queenstown Lakes District Council’s own wording: “Through Matakauri Park, about 700 metres of this trail on the slopes above Queenstown, dogs must be on a leash: QLDC Dog Control Bylaw 2020 cl 5(1)(d) excludes Matakauri Park from the district's dog exercise areas, and cl 4(2)(c) then requires a leash in any other public place. Elsewhere the bylaw designates all QLDC reserves as dog exercise areas (cl 5(1)), with effective voice control required under cl 4(4)”. Evidence: the rule-setter’s own published wording.How we check dog rules.
Dogs are allowed here. Watch for ground-nesting birds and stock, and read the signs at the gate.
Beach swimLake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA popular track, busy on weekendsStile 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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook
This full-day track follows 21.9 km as a point-to-point, near Queenstown in Otago.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 244 m overall, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 5.5–6 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here. Walkers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 45 reviews.
Stay nearby
Dog-friendly places to sleep within 25 km of the trailhead, each one with the distance shown. Sort out the stay, then walk.
Can I take my dog on Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook?
Yes, dogs are welcome on Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook. Queenstown Lakes District Council's own wording for this track: "Through Matakauri Park, about 700 metres of this trail on the slopes above Queenstown, dogs must be on a leash: QLDC Dog Control Bylaw 2020 cl 5(1)(d) excludes Matakauri Park from the district's dog exercise areas, and cl 4(2)(c) then requires a leash in any other public place. Elsewhere the bylaw designates all QLDC reserves as dog exercise areas (cl 5(1)), with effective voice control required under cl 4(4)".
How long is Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook?
Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook is 21.9 km with roughly 244 m of climb and takes about 5.5–6 hr.
Is there water for my dog to swim on Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook?
Yes, the track has beach, lake and river access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.
Are there dog-friendly campsites near Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook?
Yes. The closest is Twelve Mile Delta Campsite, about 10 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.
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