HardArrowtown
22 km↑149 m5.5–6 hr★4.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
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Dog-friendly walks near Arrowtown
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Arrowtown, in the Otago region. That is 15 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 12 with a swim spot, each with its lead rule, real climb and nearest places to stay read straight off the terrain.
The highest-rated hike here is Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley Wineries Trail, and Rock Peak Track is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 4 are graded easy.
15 tracks1 off-lead12 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 15 dog-friendly walks near Arrowtown
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateArrowtown
7.9 km↑387 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
8.0 km↑58 m2–2.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
8.0 km↑418 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
4.0 km↑192 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
4.0 km↑6 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyArrowtown
2.4 km↑48 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
7.4 km↑310 m★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
3.7 km↑62 m1–1.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyArrowtown
0.5 km↑15 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateArrowtown
12 km↑52 m2.5–3 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
13 km↑208 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardArrowtown
15 km↑725 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateArrowtown
8.7 km↑319 m2.5–3 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateArrowtown
9.0 km↑450 m3–3.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Arrowtown
The 1 track around Arrowtown where dogs can legally come off the lead. Off-lead access is rare on New Zealand tracks, so check for seasonal wildlife closures before you unclip.
ModerateArrowtown
8.0 km↑418 m3–3.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Arrowtown
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Macetown Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Skippers Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Twelve Mile Delta Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Kinloch Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Arrowtown Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first Under 1 km away Visit their websiteDriftaway Queenstown Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 12 km away Visit their websiteShotover Top10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 13 km away Find it on the mapQueenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 16 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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