EasyQueenstown
3.5 km↑6 m0.5–1 hr★4.8 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
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Dog-friendly walks near Queenstown
Every dog-friendly hike and tramp we have mapped around Queenstown, in the Otago region. That is 31 tracks in all, 1 off the lead and 27 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 Kelvin Heights Peninsula Loop, and Queenstown to Arrowtown Trail via Millbrook is one you can walk off the lead. Of the lot, 12 are graded easy.
31 tracks1 off-lead27 swim spots8 places to stay
The complete list
All 31 dog-friendly walks near Queenstown
Sorted by rating. Every entry opens its full trail sheet with the elevation profile, dog verdict and nearest places to stay.
ModerateQueenstown
3.5 km↑203 m★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
8.0 km↑302 m2.5–3 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
3.9 km↑78 m1–1.5 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
1.9 km↑10 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardQueenstown
31 km↑60 m6.5–7 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
ModerateQueenstown
6.9 km↑59 m1–1.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
15 km↑253 m4.5–5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
22 km↑244 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
0.6 km↑12 m0.5–1 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
HardQueenstown
24 km↑190 m5.5–6.5 hr★4.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyQueenstown
11 km↑212 m3–3.5 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
9.7 km↑10 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
1.4 km↑21 m0.5–1 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
EasyQueenstown
6.9 km↑3 m1.5–2 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
12 km↑249 m3.5–4 hr★4.5 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
4.8 km↑74 m1–1.5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
18 km↑199 m4.5–5 hr★4.4 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
HardQueenstown
9.8 km↑638 m4–4.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Hard.
EasyQueenstown
4.2 km↑110 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
6.8 km↑56 m1.5–2 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
5.3 km↑54 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
1.8 km↑3 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
2.9 km↑69 m0.5–1 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
4.0 km↑37 m1–1.5 hr★4.3 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
4.5 km↑193 m1.5–2 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
3.7 km↑89 m1–1.5 hr★4.0 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
ModerateQueenstown
2.7 km↑192 m1–1.5 hr★3.9 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
0.6 km↑30 m0.5–1 hr★3.6 rating
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
ModerateQueenstown
1.4 km↑42 m0.5–1 hr
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Moderate.
EasyQueenstown
2.7 km↑91 m41m
Dog verdict: On-lead. Difficulty: Easy.
Star ratings are average scores from the hikers who have walked each track.
Lead off
Off-leash walks near Queenstown
The 1 track around Queenstown 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.
ModerateQueenstown
22 km↑244 m5.5–6 hr★4.7 rating
Dog verdict: Off-lead OK. Difficulty: Moderate.
Stay & walk
Dog-friendly places to stay near Queenstown
DOC campsites and community holiday parks within about 40 km that take dogs. Check each one's rules before you book.
DOC campsites
Twelve Mile Delta Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Skippers Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Macetown Campsite
Dogs on a lead
Kinloch Campsite
Dogs on a leadCommunity holiday parks
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 2 km away Visit their websiteQueenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 2 km away Visit their websiteShotover Top10 Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 6 km away Find it on the mapDriftaway Queenstown Holiday Park
Dogs by arrangement, ask first 7 km away Visit their websiteKeep exploring
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