On-leadHard
Queenstown to Jacks Point Track
Queenstown · Otago · Point to Point
↑ 190 m gain↓ 144 m descenthigh 415 msteepest 13 %
DISTANCE23.7 km
ASCENT190 m
DURATION5.5–6.5 hr
STEEPEST13 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.6 · 91
DOG EFFORT3.6 /5 paws
PARKING100 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 swimLake swimRiver swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dogA popular track, busy on weekends
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 Jacks Point Track
Near Queenstown in Otago, Queenstown to Jacks Point Track runs 23.7 km as a point-to-point.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 190 m, pitching up to 13 % at its steepest, and takes about 5.5–6.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.6 / 5 across 91 reviews.