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Te Kere Haka Track

Queenstown · Otago · Out & Back

0.511.522.533.7 km351 m
↑ 89 m gain↓ 88 m descenthigh 351 msteepest 17 %
DISTANCE3.7 km
ASCENT89 m
DURATION1–1.5 hr
STEEPEST17 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · WALKERS 4.0 · 68
DOG EFFORT2.4 /5 paws
PARKING250 m away

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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.

Lake swimWaterfallForest 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 Te Kere Haka Track

Te Kere Haka Track is an out-and-back of 3.7 km, near Queenstown in Otago.

Graded easy, it climbs about 89 m overall, pitching up to 17 % at its steepest, and takes about 1–1.5 hr to walk.

The track takes in native forest, lakeside stretches, big views, and waterfalls. 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 4.0 / 5 across 68 reviews.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog on Te Kere Haka Track?

Probably, and here is exactly what we know. No authority publishes dog wording for Te Kere Haka Track 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 Te Kere Haka Track?

Te Kere Haka Track is 3.7 km with roughly 89 m of climb and takes about 1–1.5 hr.

Is there water for my dog to swim on Te Kere Haka Track?

Yes, the track has lake and waterfall access where a dog can cool off. In warm months check the LAWA water quality map for toxic algae warnings first.

From the pack

Walked and logged 1 time by the pack, 1 proven with a photo. first proven by Melissa & Indiana.

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