On-leadModerate
Twizel River Trail
Twizel · Canterbury · Out & Back
↑ 68 m gain↓ 68 m descenthigh 462 msteepest 3 %
DISTANCE23.5 km
ASCENT68 m
DURATION5.5–6 hr
STEEPEST3 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.2 · 15
DOG EFFORT3.2 /5 paws
PARKING520 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.
River swim spotsOpen track, carry water for the dog
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 Twizel River Trail
This full-day track follows 23.5 km as an out-and-back, near Twizel in Canterbury.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 68 m overall, pitching up to 3 % at its steepest, and takes about 5.5–6 hr to walk.
Walkers come for river frontage and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.2 / 5 across 15 reviews.