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Trails · Fernhill
An easy 3.2 km return lakeside track hugging the shore of Lake Wakatipu from Fernhill, threading native bush to a rocky little beach with postcard views of The Remarkables. A calm, shady local favourite walk.
A gentle, quiet lake trail minutes from town where leashed dogs can enjoy the shore and a summer swim at the end.
Dogs are welcome on the track on leash under QLDC's dog rules; the reserve is open at all times and no hours are published. Hours were not published in the material reviewed.
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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No photo yetThe sports and recreation reserve just off the town centre, which doubles as Queenstown's most central off-leash dog exercise area when sporting events aren't running. Wide open grass gives dogs a safe zoomie zone minutes from the mall.
No photo yetA breezy all-day cafe, bar and music venue famous for brunch, with a sun-catching courtyard out the front. Dogs are welcome in the courtyard with water bowls provided, making it a go-to pup brunch stop.
No photo yetA brewpub on the Queenstown Mall pouring its own craft range with a full food menu, right beside the Lake Wakatipu foreshore. The venue's own policy states dogs are always welcome, both inside and out.