On-leadEasy
Te Anau Lakefront Track: Visitor Centre to Upukerora River
Te Anau · Southland · Out & Back
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 205 msteepest 0 %
DISTANCE9.0 km
ASCENT91 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.2 · 135
DOG EFFORT1.9 /5 paws
PARKING50 m away
Nearest emergency vetNorthern Southland Vets - Te Anau (24/7 emergency), Te Anau
03 249 7039
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 swimOpen track, carry water for the dogPaw-friendly sealed surfaceGood with kidsA 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.
About Te Anau Lakefront Track: Visitor Centre to Upukerora River
Te Anau Lakefront Track: Visitor Centre to Upukerora River is an out-and-back of 9.0 km, near Te Anau in Southland.
Graded easy, it climbs about 91 m overall, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Along the way there are beach walking, lakeside stretches, big views, and historic sites. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.2 / 5 across 135 reviews.