On-leadHard
Wanaka Millennium Walkway
Wanaka · Otago · Out & Back
↑ 165 m gain↓ 165 m descenthigh 315 msteepest 9 %
DISTANCE27.8 km
ASCENT165 m
DURATION7–7.5 hr
STEEPEST9 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 4.7 · 139
DOG EFFORT3.4 /5 paws
PARKING30 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.
A multi-day expedition, not an afternoon walk. Plan for huts, weather and full backcountry gear.
About Wanaka Millennium Walkway
This full-day track follows 27.8 km as an out-and-back, near Wanaka in Otago.
It sits at the hard end and gains roughly 165 m, pitching up to 9 % at its steepest, and takes about 7–7.5 hr to walk.
The track takes in beach walking, lakeside stretches, big views, and wildflowers. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.7 / 5 across 139 reviews.