On-leadEasy
The Wanaka Tree Walk
Wanaka · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 0 m gain↓ 0 m descenthigh 282 msteepest 1 %
DISTANCE0.5 km
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST1 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.5 · 268
DOG EFFORT1.1 /5 paws
PARKING20 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 swimOpen track, carry water for the dogGood 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 The Wanaka Tree Walk
Near Wanaka in Otago, The Wanaka Tree Walk runs 0.5 km as an out-and-back.
Graded easy, it stays flat overall, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Walkers come for beach walking, lakeside stretches, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.5 / 5 across 268 reviews.