On-leadHard
Queenstown to Kelvin Heights Peninsula
Queenstown · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 60 m gain↓ 61 m descenthigh 326 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE31.1 km
ASCENT60 m
DURATION6.5–7 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 83
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING60 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 dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceA 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 Kelvin Heights Peninsula
Near Queenstown in Otago, Queenstown to Kelvin Heights Peninsula runs 31.1 km as an out-and-back.
Expect hard going, with around 60 m of climb, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 6.5–7 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, lakeside stretches, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 83 reviews.