On-leadEasy
Twizel Walkway
Twizel · Canterbury · Loop
↑ 22 m gain↓ 19 m descenthigh 484 msteepest 4 %
DISTANCE8.2 km
ASCENT22 m
DURATION1.5–2 hr
STEEPEST4 %
ROUTELoop
RATING · HIKERS 4.1 · 175
DOG EFFORT2.0 /5 paws
PARKING480 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.
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 Twizel Walkway
Twizel Walkway is a loop of 8.2 km, near Twizel in Canterbury.
Expect easy going, with around 22 m of climb, pitching up to 4 % at its steepest, and takes about 1.5–2 hr to walk.
The track takes in native forest, river frontage, and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.1 / 5 across 175 reviews.