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Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail

Queenstown · Otago · Loop

0.511.522.9 km407 m
↑ 69 m gain↓ 71 m descenthigh 407 msteepest 15 %
DISTANCE2.9 km
ASCENT69 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST15 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · WALKERS 4.3 · 35
DOG EFFORT2.3 /5 paws

This walk comes from licensed public walk data and is being progressively confirmed against the authorities. Signs on the day always win. Evidence: inferred from the licensed data only. Walked it and read the sign? Send us the rule and this line retires. How we check dog rules.

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The route

Good to know

Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy, read the signs at the gate, and give ground-nesting birds and stock their room.

River swim spotsForest shade
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 Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail

Near Queenstown in Otago, Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail runs 2.9 km as a loop.

Expect moderate going, with around 69 m of climb, pitching up to 15 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest, river frontage, and big views. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but no rule-setter publishes wording for this track by name, so the district-wide rule is what applies. Keep the lead handy and read the signs at the gate. Walkers rate it 4.3 / 5 across 35 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.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail by name, so this one rests on the licensed walk data and the district-wide rule rather than a rule-setter's own words. Nobody we read prohibits dogs here, but that is not the same as a rule saying yes, so keep the lead handy and let the signs at the gate decide.

How long is Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail?

Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail is 2.9 km with roughly 69 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail?

Yes, the track has 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 Shotover Gorge and Beach Link Loop Trail?

Yes. The closest is Twelve Mile Delta Campsite, about 14 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Shorter walks along this track

Separate walks, each signposted in its own right, that run inside this route.

From the pack

Walked and logged 2 times by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Isabella & Mako.

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